Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 32811
Universal Credit: Reviews
Tabled: 21 February 2025
Answered: 3 March 2025
Question
John Milne
Liberal Democrat — Horsham
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when she plans to launch the review of Universal Credit; and when the review will conclude.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsThe review has already begun with the announcement of the Fair Repayment Rate in the Budget, giving 1.2m households an average of £420 per year. We are continuing to review the benefit to ensure it makes work pay and reduces poverty.