Universal Credit
(asked on 8th February 2017) - View Source
Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what comparative assessment he has made of the effect of universal credit on people in temporary accommodation in the universal credit pilot areas compared to people in temporary accommodation in other areas.
This question was answered on 24th February 2017
No such assessment has been undertaken to date. DWP are undertaking work to investigate any issue of rent arrears in Universal Credit and we continue to work closely with landlords, Local Authorities and other organisations to ensure claimants are supported.