Source · Select Committees · Scottish Affairs Committee
Recommendation 95
95
Not Addressed
Throughout our inquiry we received a significant amount of evidence that suggested the amount of...
Conclusion
Throughout our inquiry we received a significant amount of evidence that suggested the amount of money provided by Universal Credit is insufficient for reducing poverty in Scotland. Below is a table highlighting the standard allowance that a claimant of Universal Credit can expect to receive according to the UK Government’s website:233 Table 3: Standard allowances on Universal Credit Claimant situation Standard Allowance per month Single claimant age under 25 £344 Single claimant aged 25 or over £411.51 Joint claimants both under 25 £490.60 Joint claimants either aged 25 or £596.58 over
Government response summary AI-generated
The government reiterated that Universal Credit provided a vital safety net during the pandemic and that its 'Plan for Jobs' aims to help people into work, but it did not address the observed insufficiency of current support payments to cover essential bills.
Government Response
The government responded to this report on 19 November 2021. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗