Universal Credit in Torfaen

Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:05 pm on 9 October 2018.

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Photo of Mohammad Asghar Mohammad Asghar Conservative 2:05, 9 October 2018

First Minister, IFF Research recently carried out a survey of universal credit claimants on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions. They found evidence of positive employment outcomes for universal credit claimants with a near doubling of the proportion of claimants being in a paid role eight months into their claim. They also reported an increase in the number of hours worked and overall income levels. Does the First Minister recognise that universal credit is tackling ingrained worklessness in areas such as Torfaen and that, as a result, people are moving into work faster? Thank you.