In response to the National Audit Office report Universal
Credit: early progress on 5 September 2013, a DWP spokesperson said:
*Universal Credit
is a vital reform that will ensure we have a welfare system that means people
are always better off in work than on benefits and we are a country that truly
backs those who work hard and want to get on.
*We are committed
to delivering Universal Credit on time by 2017 and within budget, and under new
leadership we have a plan in place that is achievable.
*The report does
not cover the significant developments we’ve made since April including the go
live in Greater Manchester, our progress on the IT challenge, the latest plans
for expansion from October, or the fact that we brought in 2 of the country’s
leading project management experts to lead Universal Credit.
*The National Audit
Office itself concludes that Universal Credit can go on to achieve considerable
benefits for society.
Read more on the Govuk website.
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