Committees

DWP's response to the coronavirus outbreak

Inquiry

This inquiry looked at how coronavirus is affecting people who rely on the benefits system. It examined the Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) response to the Covid-19 pandemic and whether the Universal Credit system meets the needs of those claiming benefits during this time.

It focused on:

  • The experiences of people claiming benefits for the first time
  • The experiences of people already claiming benefits
  • The experiences of people who need support but can’t claim any benefits.

Read the call for evidence to find out more about the inquiry.

Upcoming events

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Past events

Thursday 16 September 2021
10:15am Private
10:20am Public
DWP's response to the coronavirus outbreak - Oral evidence 16 September 2021
Room 5, Palace of Westminster
Wednesday 8 September 2021
9:45am Public
DWP's response to the coronavirus outbreak - Oral evidence 8 September 2021
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
Wednesday 3 February 2021
9:30am Public
DWP's response to the coronavirus outbreak - Oral evidence 3 February 2021
Virtual meeting
Tuesday 2 February 2021
2:15pm Private
2:30pm Public
DWP's response to the coronavirus outbreak - Oral evidence 2 February 2021
Virtual meeting

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  • Email: workpencom@parliament.uk
  • Phone: 020 7219 8976 | 020 7219 1679 (Media)
  • Address: Work and Pensions Committee | House of Commons | London | SW1A 0AA