Universal Credit

Work and Pensions written question – answered at on 14 March 2013.

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Photo of Stephen Timms Stephen Timms Shadow Minister (Work and Pensions)

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

(1) when the most recent gate review for the universal credit project was; at what stage of the gateway review process it applied; and what that review concluded;

(2) whether an integrated assurance and approvals plan has been produced for the universal credit project;

(3) when any project assessment reviews for planned assurance of the universal credit project have been conducted to date;

(4) when any project assessment reviews have been requested for the universal credit project on a consequential basis.

Photo of Mark Hoban Mark Hoban The Minister of State, Department for Work and Pensions

An integrated assurance and approvals plan (IAAP) is in place for universal credit. The IAAP determines the frequency of programme assessment reviews. Assurance reports are not routinely published. The next review point is planned for mid May.

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