This Commons Library briefing paper outlines the changes made by the Department for Work and Pensions in response to the coronavirus crisis, expectations for their withdrawal and the wider plans for recovery.
Documents to download
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Impact of DWP policies on low income households (284 KB, PDF)
Members will debate the following motion moved by the Scottish National Party:
Effect of DWP Policies on low income households
That this House is concerned at the impact of policies pursued by the Department of Work and Pensions upon low income households; notes the negative impact disclosed in the pilot schemes for Universal Credit; expresses concern about the forthcoming cuts to Work Allowances under Universal Credit and believes that the closure of JobCentres in Glasgow and other areas will create difficulties for many people in accessing services, and calls on the Department to suspend the roll out of Universal Credit and the Job Centre closure programme.
Documents to download
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Impact of DWP policies on low income households (284 KB, PDF)
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