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<p>The development of a detailed policy to split payments of Universal Credit in Scotland
is something for the Scottish Government to determine.</p><p> </p><p>Any policy has
to be capable of implementation and as a consequence must fit with the existing architecture
of the system if it is not to undermine system stability for all claimants across
Great Britain.</p><p> </p><p>Scottish Government final proposals have not yet been
shared with the Government. We welcome the great care Scottish Government is taking
with this.</p><p> </p><p>When a comprehensive set of proposals has been decided upon
by the Scottish Government, we will provide advice on timing and implementation dates,
with regard to the wider plan to deliver Universal Credit and the relative priorities
of split payment proposals against other demands.</p><p> </p><p>Officials from both
Governments continue to explore these issues together to see if a workable solution
to the many issues raised can be found.</p>
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