Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 32811

Universal Credit: Reviews

Tabled: 21 February 2025
Answered: 3 March 2025

Question

John Milne

Liberal DemocratHorsham

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 Timms
The 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.