Covid-19: Universal Credit Debate
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(3 years, 5 months ago)
Lords ChamberI not sure where the noble Lord gets his figures from; I do not dispute them, but I will have to go back and have a good look. The universal credit business case was agreed in 2018 and demonstrated that it remains deliverable and affordable, and provides value for money. In a steady state, universal credit will generate economic value of £8 billion per year, and it is doing a great job.
My Lords, I am afraid that the time allowed for this Question has now elapsed.