Deductions from Universal Credit (Report) Bill

Key Points

• Requires a government report on Universal Credit deductions and their impact
• Has progressed through key Commons stages with votes recorded
• Conservative MPs largely opposed, with broad support from Labour and several other parties
• A reasoned amendment was debated at the second reading, showing room for changes
• The Bill would affect Universal Credit claimants and those whose payments include deductions

Progress

The Bill is at the Commons stage (2nd reading) and has recorded voting activity, including a third-reading vote, indicating progression through Parliament.

Voting

In the recent votes, the Bill received strong support from Ayes across Labour and other parties, while the Conservative Party largely opposed it. The second reading passed 335-260 in favour, a reasoned amendment was defeated 149-328, and the third reading was carried 336-242.