Source · Select Committees · Scottish Affairs Committee
Recommendation 110
110
Acknowledged
We note the wealth of evidence we have received as part of this inquiry that...
Conclusion
We note the wealth of evidence we have received as part of this inquiry that the payment award for claimants of Universal Credit is not enough to tackle poverty in Scotland and provide claimants with a stable support base from which they can access the job market. We welcome the extension of the £20 uplift until September 2021 and the positive effect this has had throughout the pandemic.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government reiterates that the £20 uplift was a temporary measure for Universal Credit claimants during the pandemic and was never planned for legacy benefits, emphasizing its Plan for Jobs to help people into work.
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 ↗