Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what review of the universal credit policy has been undertaken since its implementation; and what assessment that review made of the effectiveness of that policy at reducing the number of workless households.

Universal Credit is still in its implementation phase. However evidence shows that it is effective in reducing worklessness.

In Universal Credit more people are finding work than under Jobseeker’s Allowance. They are spending more time looking for work and moving into work faster. Additionally, in Universal Credit more people are actively looking to increase their earnings whilst they are in work.