Decision details

To note the research findings

RESOLVED:

1.  That the final report by the Smith Institute setting out findings from its independent social research (Safe As Houses?) into the impact of Universal Credit (UC) full service for rent payments among affected social housing tenants in Southwark be noted.

2.  That the key conclusions from the report which are set out in the report be noted.

3.  That it be noted that the cabinet member for finance, modernisation and performance wrote to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions in July and subsequently gave evidence to the Work & Pensions Select Committee in September.