Universal Credit

Debate between Neil Gray and Stewart Hosie

Wednesday 17th October 2018 Commons Chamber

[Neil Gray]

I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. She is absolutely right, and I will be coming on to that point later in my speech.

[Stewart Hosie (Dundee East) (SNP)]

Will my hon. Friend give way?

[Neil Gray]

For the last time, I will give way.

[Stewart Hosie]

My hon. Friend is making a very good speech. I am advised by one of my housing associations that every tenant—every single one—who has been moved on to universal credit so far has either gone into rent arrears or has seen their rent arrears rise. May I urge my hon. Friend to continue to press not simply for more money for universal credit, but for a complete halt to the roll-out and a complete redesign of the system?

[Neil Gray]

I agree with my hon. Friend, and as a result, he may enjoy the conclusion of my speech.