Controversial plans to introduce changes to the benefits system are being delayed because of problems providing the service in Welsh an MP has claimed.
The introduction of the Universal Credit scheme is to be delayed by six months in parts of Wales, including in Gwynedd and Anglesey which are predominantly Welsh speaking areas.
Hywel Williams, MP for Arfon, said that problems in providing Welsh speaking staff have caused the delays.
The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) says the introduction of the scheme, which is intended to simplify the benefits system, will be put back to December instead of June in 13 areas of Wales.
In North Wales, job centres in Holyhead, Amlwch, Llangefni, Bangor, Caernarfon, Dolgellau, Porthmadog and, Pwllheli will see delays. Mr Williams said: “If Universal Credit is all it’s cracked up to be, then why is the DWP denying Welsh speakers their full rights to take advantage of it?
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The introduction of the Universal Credit scheme is to be delayed by six months in parts of Wales, including in Gwynedd and Anglesey which are predominantly Welsh speaking areas.
Hywel Williams, MP for Arfon, said that problems in providing Welsh speaking staff have caused the delays.
The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) says the introduction of the scheme, which is intended to simplify the benefits system, will be put back to December instead of June in 13 areas of Wales.
In North Wales, job centres in Holyhead, Amlwch, Llangefni, Bangor, Caernarfon, Dolgellau, Porthmadog and, Pwllheli will see delays. Mr Williams said: “If Universal Credit is all it’s cracked up to be, then why is the DWP denying Welsh speakers their full rights to take advantage of it?
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