Universal Credit Removal of Uplift 2021-09-13 (3)
2021-09-13
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Q1
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The question concerns the impact on people in Newport West constituency due to the cessation of the £20 uplift to the standard allowance of universal credit.
What discussions has she had with the Welsh Government on the impact of ending the £20 uplift to the standard allowance of universal credit on people in Newport West constituency?
There is a well-established working relationship between my Department and the Welsh Government, ensuring we work together on devolved and reserved areas effectively. However, universal credit is a policy reserved to the UK Government.
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The specific request about discussions with the Welsh Government was not directly addressed; instead, the answer focused on the policy being reserved to the UK government.
Universal Credit Is A Policy Reserved To The Uk Government
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Q2
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In Newport West, the end of the £20 uplift to universal credit affects about 9,000 families including almost 6,000 children.
These cruel cuts to universal credit will hit about 9,000 families, including almost 6,000 children. That is unforgiveable and I will keep fighting these Tory cuts to universal credit. In a written parliamentary question to the Secretary of State, I asked whether she would meet me to address the impact of the cuts on the people of Newport West. The Minister replied to me but ignored my request to meet, so let us try again. Will the Minister please meet me to discuss the impact the cuts will have on the people of Newport West?
We have always been clear: the uplift for universal credit was a temporary measure responding to the extraordinary circumstances. Our focus now is rightly on our plan for jobs, with tailored programmes to build skills, move towards employment, increase hours, get back into work or climb the career ladder, because we know that work is the best route to a brighter future.
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The specific request for a meeting was ignored and replaced with statements about jobs programmes.
Our Focus Now Is Rightly On Our Plan For Jobs
We Have Always Been Clear
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