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Universal Credit: Transitional Support

Monday 27 January 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Andy Carter asked about issues with access to universal credit in Warrington.
  • The Minister thanked Andy Carter for his question and welcomed him to his position.
  • The Minister offered to visit Warrington to discuss local issues.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Andy Carter Lab Warrington South
Employment Benefits & Welfare
Context

Warrington was one of the first pilot towns for universal credit. Despite high employment levels, claimants face delays in accessing help.

Question

The Minister will know that Warrington was one of the first pilot towns to move to universal credit, back in 2013. Today, the town has record levels of employment. However, problems have been reported to my office: new claimants often have to wait beyond a reasonable timeframe to access help. Will the Minister come to Warrington to work with me to identify changes that will speed up the process for claimants, so that we can help even more people back into work?

Answer from Will Quince (Minister of State for Welfare Reform and Housing) (Con)

I thank my hon. Friend for that question and welcome him to his place. He is a strong local champion, hence his election. I would of course be very happy to visit Warrington.

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