Welfare reform 'must happen', minister says2 days ago Share Save Zoe Conway Employment correspondent Share SavePA MediaReform of the welfare system "must happen", the Work and Pensions Secretary, Pat McFadden, has told the BBC. The pledge by McFadden comes after the government U-turned on proposed changes to personal independence payments (Pip) and the health element of universal credit. Welfare reform is happening all the time. He also did not rule out tightening up eligibility for universal credit or removing entitlement for health-related universal credit payments to those under the age of 22. Welfare reform is really important.