PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Universal Credit (2 July 2014)

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 11 June 2014, Official Report, column 282W, on universal credit, how much his Department spent on IT development and implementation for universal credit in 2013-14; and how much it expects to spend on such development and implementation in 2014-15.

Asked by:
Sir Stephen Timms (Labour)

The Department spent £186m on IT, development and implementation for Universal Credit in 2013-14, against the previously forecast £401m.

The forecast for 2014-15 is currently £316m against the previous forecast of £317m

This forecast is subject to change due to further refinements of requirements and on-going commercial discussions. Plans continue to be developed to support rollout of UC within budget.

Answered by:
Esther McVey (Conservative)
7 July 2014