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<p>No estimate has been made of the number of Universal Credit claimants who are veterans,
but who do not declare their veteran status. UC claimants are asked about their armed
forces status when declaring or reporting changes in their work and earnings and UC
agents are also able to record claimants’ Armed Forces status if they are told about
this via other means such as journal messages, face-to-face meetings or by telephone.</p><p>
</p><p>This Government believes it is important to identify veterans and serving personnel,
so we can ensure they can get all the help and support they need. For more information,
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to PQ<a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2023-11-22/3093"
target="_blank">3093</a>, where the Department explained the current progress in identifying
such claimants.</p><p> </p><p>No assessment has been made of reasons for any increase,
the number of UC claimants recorded as previously served or currently serving has
been stable since June 2023.</p><p> </p><p>Serving armed forces personnel claiming
Universal Credit will be no different to other UC claimants.</p>
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