Committee Launches Inquiry into Progress of Universal Credit

The Work and Pensions Committee is launching an inquiry to review the progress being made towards implementation of Universal Credit and to examine the implementation process, the proposed entitlement conditions and the future operation of the benefit.   Submissions of no more than 3,000 words are invited from interested organisations and individuals on any aspect of implementation of Universal Credit. The Committee is particularly interested in receiving evidence on the following specific areas:

*The proposed arrangements for claims and payments and the provision of support and advice for claimants

*Progress with developing the necessary IT systems to administer Universal Credit

*The proposed arrangements for the “claimant commitment”, sanctions and hardship payments.

*Changes in the income entitlement of disabled people under Universal Credit, *The impact of the changes on local authorities

*The level of the earnings disregards.

*Eligibility for and operation of passported benefits.

*Impact monitoring

The deadline for submitting written evidence is Friday 17 August 2012.  Find more details and how to submit our evidence on the Parliament website.