Statistics on the Work Programme, including information on starts, referrals and job outcomes is published and available here:<\/p>
<\/p>
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/work-programme-statistics--2<\/a><\/p> <\/p> Statistics on the Work Choice programme, including information on starts, referrals and job outcomes is published and available here:<\/p> <\/p> https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/work-choice-statistics-number-of-starts-and-referrals--2<\/a><\/p>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people are participating in (a) the Work Programme and (b) Work Choice; and on what date the final participants will complete those programmes.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
, "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4400", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Margaret Greenwood"}
}
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, "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Margaret Greenwood"}
], "uin" : "6405"}
, {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1166642", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department for Work and Pensions"}
], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1166642/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " On the 18th<\/sup> September 2019 we brought in changes to the application process for Universal Credit advances to protect innocent people from these scams.<\/p> <\/p> In order to determine whether an individual is liable to repay an advance, we look at the strength of evidence provided. Our investigations play an important part in establishing whether a claimant has had any involvement. In some cases, we will be able to establish that a claimant was entirely innocent and did not benefit from the payment, in which case we would not seek to recover the money from them.<\/p> <\/p> As each case is different and is judged solely on its merits, and as our investigations are still ongoing, it is not possible to accurately estimate the amount individuals could be asked to repay.<\/p>"}
, "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4142", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Guy Opperman"}
}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate she has made of the debt incurred by individuals as a result of being scammed into claiming an advance for universal credit.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
, "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4667", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Mike Amesbury"}
}
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, "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Mike Amesbury"}
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], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1166654/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " It is not possible to answer this question. This answer could only be provided by accessing a substantial number of referrals to ascertain how many relate to advances claimed after 18th<\/sup> September 2019. As a result, we estimate providing this information would incur disproportionate costs.<\/p>"}
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}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate she has made of the number of universal credit claimants who have been referred for fraud relating to advance claims made after 18 September 2019.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1166656/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " The Department makes use of a range of channels to increase understanding of Universal Credit through social media and wider advertising. This includes signposting to sources of information which are written in an \u2018easy-to-read\u2019 format to help people make decisions on whether Universal Credit is appropriate for their circumstances.<\/p> <\/strong><\/p> We publish information in two key locations to help improve awareness of, and how to claim Universal Credit, which can be found at the following websites:<\/p> <\/p> https://www.understandinguniversalcredit.gov.uk/making-a-claim/before-you-claim/<\/a><\/p> <\/p> https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/universal-credit-detailed-information-for-claimants<\/a><\/p> <\/p> If a person wishes to claim Universal Credit but requires assistance, they are clearly directed to either the Help to Claim service, or to the Universal Credit telephone helpline. Both can be useful to anyone who cannot use digital services.<\/p> <\/p> Citizens Advice and Citizens Advice Scotland have been delivering the \u2018Help to Claim\u2019 service on a pilot basis since April 2019. The Citizens Advice Help to Claim service offers tailored, practical support from helping people make a Universal Credit claim up to receiving their first full correct payment on time. This service is available online, on the phone and face-to-face through local Citizen\u2019s Advice services.<\/p> <\/p> We regularly engage with a range of stakeholders, including welfare rights organisations, to ensure we gather and understand a diverse range of opinions, which helps us to design improvements to Universal Credit.<\/p>"}
, "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4423", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Will Quince"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she plans to publish easy-to-read guidance on making a non-digital claim for universal credit.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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, "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Laura Pidcock"}
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], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1166657/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " The Department makes use of a range of channels to increase understanding of Universal Credit through social media and wider advertising. This includes signposting to sources of information which are written in an \u2018easy-to-read\u2019 format to help people make decisions on whether Universal Credit is appropriate for their circumstances.<\/p> <\/strong><\/p> We publish information in two key locations to help improve awareness of, and how to claim Universal Credit, which can be found at the following websites:<\/p> <\/p> https://www.understandinguniversalcredit.gov.uk/making-a-claim/before-you-claim/<\/a><\/p> <\/p> https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/universal-credit-detailed-information-for-claimants<\/a><\/p> <\/p> If a person wishes to claim Universal Credit but requires assistance, they are clearly directed to either the Help to Claim service, or to the Universal Credit telephone helpline. Both can be useful to anyone who cannot use digital services.<\/p> <\/p> Citizens Advice and Citizens Advice Scotland have been delivering the \u2018Help to Claim\u2019 service on a pilot basis since April 2019. The Citizens Advice Help to Claim service offers tailored, practical support from helping people make a Universal Credit claim up to receiving their first full correct payment on time. This service is available online, on the phone and face-to-face through local Citizen\u2019s Advice services.<\/p> <\/p> We regularly engage with a range of stakeholders, including welfare rights organisations, to ensure we gather and understand a diverse range of opinions, which helps us to design improvements to Universal Credit.<\/p>"}
, "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4423", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Will Quince"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will consult (a) welfare rights advisers and (b) professionals with experience of supporting people with complex needs on drafting guidance on making a non-digital claim for universal credit.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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, {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1166658", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department for Work and Pensions"}
], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1166658/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " The Department takes seriously the need to support vulnerable claimants, and wants the application process for Universal Credit to be as quick and easy as possible, ensuring that claimants receive money at the earliest opportunity. It is designed to be a \u2018digital-first\u2019 service, ensuring we make best use of technology to deliver a modern and effective working-age welfare system, allowing our staff to concentrate on those people who require additional support.<\/p> <\/p> Any digital claim can be treated as a non-digital claim. For instance, if a claimant\u2019s circumstances change and contacting them digitally is no longer suitable for a short or significant period of time, agents can annotate the claim and take the same action as they would have if the claim had originally made as a non-digital claim.<\/p> <\/p> We are already committed to placing Universal Credit guidance in the House of Commons Library and last updated it on 28 March 2019.<\/p> <\/p> Our Universal Credit Claimant Survey, found that 98 per cent of claimants have internet access and did claim online, and the majority of those said they found the claim process overall to be straightforward. This can be accessed at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-full-service-claimant-survey<\/a><\/p> <\/p> All Jobcentre Plus offices across the country have Wi-Fi and computers available for claimants to access the internet. For those that are still unable to access or use digital services, or are not able to travel, assistance to make and maintain their claim is available via the Freephone Universal Credit helpline \u2013 which is clearly displayed on GOV.UK.<\/p> <\/p> Citizens Advice and Citizens Advice Scotland have been delivering the \u2018Help to Claim\u2019 service on a pilot basis since April 2019. The Citizens Advice Help to Claim service offers tailored, practical support to help people make a Universal Credit claim up to receiving their first full correct payment on time, and is available online, on the phone and face-to-face through local Citizen\u2019s Advice services.<\/p> <\/p> Although the Department offers comprehensive support for claimants to use our digital service, there will be occasions when people are unable to make their claim online, and so telephone applications can be accepted. In these instances, information normally available through a claimant\u2019s online account, will be communicated in an alternative format which is best suited to an individual\u2019s circumstances.<\/p>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether an online universal credit claim can be converted into a non-digital claim.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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, {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1166664", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department for Work and Pensions"}
], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1166664/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " The Secretary of State, Ministers in her Department, nor any officials in the Department for Work and Pensions, have met with such representatives.<\/p>"}
, "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4142", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Guy Opperman"}
}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether (a) she, (b) Ministers in her Department and (c) officials in her Department have met with representatives from #BackTo60, the One Voice movement.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
, "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1565", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Sir Philip Davies"}
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], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1166684/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " The Department is unable to provide data relating to (a) requested and (b) rejected alternative payment arrangements for fortnightly payment of Universal Credit as the information is not readily available, and to provide it would incur disproportionate cost.<\/p> <\/strong><\/p> In response to part (c), the available information on the number of households on Universal Credit that receive More Frequent Payments or Scottish Choices More Frequent Payments is published and can be found at:<\/p> https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/<\/a><\/p> Guidance on how to extract the information required can be found at:<\/p> https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/webapi/online-help/Getting-Started.html<\/a><\/p> Notes:<\/p> The Department is unable to provide data relating to (a) requested and (b) rejected alternative payment arrangements for weekly payment of Universal Credit as the information is not readily available, and to provide it would incur disproportionate cost.<\/p> <\/strong><\/p> In response to part (c), the available information on the number of households on Universal Credit that receive More Frequent Payments or Scottish Choices More Frequent Payments is published and can be found at:<\/p> https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/<\/a><\/p> Guidance on how to extract the information required can be found at:<\/p> https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/webapi/online-help/Getting-Started.html<\/a><\/p>"}
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