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Emily Thornberry (Islington South and Finsbury) (Lab)
11. When he expects all new claimants to be on universal credit across the UK.
Nick Smith (Blaenau Gwent) (Lab)
16. When he expects all new claimants to be on universal credit across the UK.
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Mr Iain Duncan Smith)
Within the time scales set out, our priority is to deliver universal credit safely and securely, and we will set out our plans in more detail in a couple of weeks.
Emily Thornberry
Why did the Secretary of State tell the House last month that his plans for universal credit were on track?
Mr Duncan Smith
As I said in my earlier answer, I ordered a reset so that we do not have difficulties when we start to roll out the scheme. We have rolled out the pathfinder already. It is important to note that there have been at least six sites from October, and there will be many more around the country when we expand that. As I said, I will make clear to the House the plan and programme for the full roll-out, all the way through to complete delivery, in detail in the next couple of weeks.