Benefits policy
Benefits policy news from UK Parliament.
Employment Minister questioned on devolved welfare in Scotland
Scottish Affairs Committee holds one-off evidence session with Rt Hon Priti Patel MP
09 March 2016
Minister for Employment questioned on in-work progression in Universal Credit
The Work and Pensions Committee questions Priti Patel MP on Universal Credit
07 March 2016
Lord Willetts and Steve Webb questioned on intergenerational fairness
Work and Pensions Committee hears from former ministers on intergenerational fairness
01 March 2016
Universal Credit: New concerns over delays and lack of clarity
Public Accounts Committee publishes report on delays in Universal Credit
03 February 2016
Progress of Universal Credit explored
Public Accounts Committee takes evidence on Universal Credit: recall
07 December 2015
Bereavement benefits inquiry launched
Work and Pensions Committee launches inquiry into bereavement benefits and impact of funeral costs
01 December 2015
Government must do more to combat benefits fraud and error
Public Accounts Committee publishes its report on fraud and error in benefits and tax credit payments
28 October 2015
MPs examine fraud and error in benefits and tax credits
Public Accounts Committee takes evidence with HMRC and DWP representatives on Monday 14 September 2015
14 September 2015