Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Completing the Move to Universal Credit by 2024

25 April 2022 · Department for Work and Pensions

Proposed by Thérèse Coffey Con Suffolk Coastal

Benefits & Welfare

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At a glance

Key points

  • The resumption of moving claimants from legacy benefits to Universal Credit by 2024 is announced.
  • A multi-site approach involving about five hundred claimants will start next month.
  • Amendments to the UC Transitional Provisions Regulations will be brought forward after Social Security Advisory Committee consideration.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the resumption of moving claimants from legacy benefits to Universal Credit by 2024.

Action requested

The minister is announcing the resumption of managed migration processes for those who have not naturally moved to Universal Credit, starting with a multi-site approach involving approximately five hundred claimants next month. The government will also bring forward amendments to the UC Transitional Provisions Regulations following consideration by the Social Security Advisory Committee.

Key facts

  • As of now, around 2.6 million households are on legacy benefits and tax credits.
  • Analysis estimates that 1.4 million (55%) would receive a higher entitlement on Universal Credit.
  • A pilot in Harrogate involved proactive engagement with 80 people, resulting in the movement of 38 to UC, out of which 35 were better off financially.
  • Next month, the government will start a multi-site approach involving approximately five hundred claimants for mandatory migration.
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