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(6 years, 10 months ago)
Commons ChamberAs the hon. Gentleman knows, the freeze was enacted in primary legislation, and we would need a vote of the whole House to change it. I am afraid that it forms part of a general suite of welfare reforms that have driven an enormous number of people into work and out of poverty.
Will a Minister look at how universal credit is paid into credit unions? My local credit union is raising real concerns about the DWP’s efficiency and organisation in doing so.
I am happy to take representations from the right hon. Gentleman, and I will look at that point with my colleagues who handle universal credit.