PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Universal Credit (15 June 2022)

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what data her Department collects via the Universal Credit journal on claimants' skill (a) levels and (b) needs; and whether data collected is used to identify (i) potential barriers to work and (ii) the support, including training, needed to overcome those barriers.

Asked by:
Alison McGovern (Labour)

The Universal Credit journal is not intended to collect data on claimant’s skills, levels and needs. It is a service used by claimants and staff to communicate and is one of several channels for claimants to notify of changes, ask for help or update the work coach on job search activities.

Answered by:
David Rutley (Conservative)
27 June 2022