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<p>Currently, we cannot identify and collate data on prison leavers on the Universal
Credit platform in a systematic way. Due to this, we do not hold the information requested.</p><p>
</p><p>We are committed to gathering better data to support claimants with complex
needs and have prioritised this as part of the wider work programme for Universal
Credit, anything we do will be introduced incrementally and would be broad across
complex needs rather than focusing on one particular group.</p><p> </p><p>DWP and
MoJ are working closely to deliver an improved Universal Credit claim process for
prison leavers. We continue to work collaboratively with MoJ to explore options to
overcome a number of issues, including the use of prison documentation as proof of
identity for Universal Credit claims. We also continue to explore options for claims
to be made via telephony channels.</p><p> </p><p>At present, there are various ways
in which a claimant can verify their identity for Universal Credit purposes: online
using the gov.uk verify service; in person using primary and secondary ID verification
or; by using biographical questions, for those who do not have identity documents.</p>
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