Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether the Government plans to carry out an assessment or reconsideration of the six-week waiting period for universal credit claimants to receive payments.

The information requested is not available.

The Universal Credit assessment period and payment structure is a fundamental part of the design; it helps reduce welfare dependency by mirroring the world of work, where 75% of people are paid monthly. We have a number of safeguards in place to help claimants transition to Universal Credit including Advances and Budgeting Support.

We continue to work closely with landlords, Local Authorities and other organisations to ensure claimants are supported.