As well as having a relationship with claimants, many work coaches have been deployed into processing claims.

I do not agree with the hon. Gentleman; I think UC has reacted very well to the increased challenge.

As I set out, where people were due to have a reassessment, the situation would arise in which we extend the award automatically by just

No.

My right hon. Friend is right. The old system would not have coped with what universal credit has done.

My hon. Friend is absolutely right.

The Department supports a number of schemes around the country; I am not aware of the specific one to which the hon. Gentleman refers.

We will not be changing the benefit cap.

The Department for Work and Pensions is establishing an In-Work Progression Commission in order to increase its evidence base and support

Parliamentary approval for additional resources of £1,500,000,000 will be sought in a Supplementary Estimate for the Department for Work