Universal Credit
Debate between Lord Sharma and Marcus Jones(6 years ago)
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Alok Sharma
To clarify, what will happen under universal credit, once we pass the regulations—[Interruption.] What will happen under managed migration, when we pass the regulations, is that anyone who is currently—[Interruption.] If I may explain, anyone on legacy benefits who is moved across to universal credit will have transitional protection.
Mr Marcus Jones (Nuneaton) (Con)
The principles of universal credit are sound. Only a small number of people have come to my office to challenge it, and when there have been challenges, the Government have clearly listened. Will the Government continue to listen to issues raised by Members and look to refine the system to make sure that we get this absolutely right for people?
Alok Sharma
We are a listening Department in a listening Government, as we have shown with universal credit.