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<p>The Department commenced the Move to Universal Credit pilot in the area served
by Harrogate Jobcentre on 24 July 2019. Following the pilot, we will report back to
Parliament on our progress and findings, and at that point, will determine the process
for bringing forward further legislation to move claimants beyond the pilot phase.</p><p>
</p><p>The regulations also allowed for people potentially eligible for Severe Disability
Premium transitional awards to start receiving payments. Statistics published on 2
September 2019 show over 6,300 claims worth over £16 million have been paid.</p><p>
</p><p>The Secretary of State delivered an Oral Statement to the House on 22 July
2019 to announce the commencement of the Universal Credit managed migration pilot
(also known as the Move to Universal Credit pilot), which can be viewed here - <a
href="https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2019-07-22/debates/8111667B-E194-41D6-9496-FE1E870225E6/UniversalCreditManagedMigration"
target="_blank">https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2019-07-22/debates/8111667B-E194-41D6-9496-FE1E870225E6/UniversalCreditManagedMigration</a></p>
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