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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when the universal credit managed migration pilot is planned to begin in Harrogate.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1134870/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The Department is committed to reducing fraud and error and considers information from a range of sources to progress our investigations. We work hard to identify perpetrators of fraud and ensure we take appropriate prosecution action.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>We routinely gather intelligence to assist our understanding of anyone seeking to abuse the safety net that Universal Credit offers. Any exploitation of advance payments is not acceptable, and we are seeking to identify the perpetrators and ensure we take appropriate prosecution action. We have a dedicated team of investigators working on this issue and we regularly raise awareness with our front line staff who understand the risks and raise concerns as appropriate through referrals to Fraud colleagues.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>We are committed to keeping all Universal Credit services and processes, including advance payments, under review and will make improvements to address any vulnerabilities in the system. The protection of our most vulnerable claimants remains of paramount importance to us.<\/p>"}
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      , "date" : {"_value" : "2019-06-26", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 25 June 2019 to Question 267343 on Universal Credit, if her Department will (a) investigate the practice of loansharks applying on behalf of an individual for a universal credit advance payment which is then issued as a loan to the individual and (b) review the application process for universal credit advance payments to tackle such practices.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4673", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Jo Platt"}
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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1134889", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department for Work and Pensions"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1134889/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The median payment for new claim and benefit transfer advances was £380.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Notes:<\/p><p>The figure relates to Universal Credit full service only<\/p><p>The figure is rounded to the nearest £<\/p><p>The median is based on those advances paid between March 18 and February 2019<\/p>"}
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      , "date" : {"_value" : "2019-06-26", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what is the median advance payment awarded to people awaiting their first payment of universal credit.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/478", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Field of Birkenhead"}
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      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Frank Field"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1134893/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The repayment schedule for an advance payment is agreed by the claimant.<\/p><p>The information requested is provided in the attached table which gives the proportion of repayment schedules for new claim and benefit transfer advances by Jobcentre Plus district.<\/p><p>From October 2021 we will be increasing the recovery period for advances from 12 to 16 months, further supporting those in financial need.<\/p><p>Notes:<\/p><p>The figures relate to Universal Credit full service only<\/p><p>The figures are rounded to the nearest %<\/p><p>The proportions are based on those advances paid between March 18 and February 2019<\/p>"}
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      , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Work and Pensions"}
      , "date" : {"_value" : "2019-06-26", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many and what proportion of repayment schedules for advance payments awarded to people awaiting their first universal credit claim have been timetabled to (a) one to three months, (b) four to six months, (c) seven to nine months and (d) 10-12 months by Jobcentre Plus district in the most recent period for which figures are available.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/478", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Field of Birkenhead"}
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      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Frank Field"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1134485/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>Currently people only move to Universal Credit because they have had a significant change in their circumstances which would previously have led them to make a new claim to a legacy benefit.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Claimant circumstances within the legacy system are diverse and interact with a range of benefits in different ways. Eligibility for Universal Credit is dependent on individuals\u2019 circumstances, the specific nature of the change and rules for access to legacy benefits.<\/p><p>Therefore, it is not possible to give a definitive list as each will depend on the individual circumstances of the claimants involved and the specific nature of the change.<\/p><p>However, some specific examples of changes which would cause a claimant to move on to Universal Credit are:<\/p><ul><li>A single Jobseeker\u2019s Allowance claimant starts working for more than 16 hours per week;<\/li><li>A Housing Benefit claimant moves to new rented accommodation in a different local authority area;<\/li><li>An Income Support claimant wishes to claim support for their first child;<\/li><li>A Working Tax Credits claimant\u2019s only employment ends and they wish to claim support because they have insufficient income (whether during or at the end of the WTC run-on period);<\/li><li>The child (or youngest child) of an Income Support claimant reaches the age of five (and the claimant does not belong to any other prescribed category for continuing to receive Income Support);<\/li><li>A Child Tax Credit claimant moves to new accommodation, and they need support with rent costs for the first time.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will publish the changes in a claimant's circumstances that would result in natural migration from legacy benefits to universal credit.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1383", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Mark Tami"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1134487/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>Data on the proportion of unsuccessful claims to Universal Credit which were a result of\u2002(a) a claimant's lack of digital skills and (b) inadequate support for that claimant is not gathered by the Department.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>The Universal Credit Full Service Claimant Survey found that 98 per cent of claimants claimed online. This can be accessed at: <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-full-service-claimant-survey\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-full-service-claimant-survey<\/a><\/p><p> <\/p><p>For those claimants who are unable to access or use our digital services, there is assistance available to make and maintain their claim using the Freephone Universal Credit helpline. Face-to-face support is also available in all Jobcentres. In exceptional circumstances, a home visit can be arranged to support a claimant in making and maintaining their claim.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Running alongside the national Jobcentre offer from 1 April 2019 is the Citizens Advice Help to Claim which support claimants in making a new Universal Credit claim or moving from a legacy benefit to Universal Credit because of a change of circumstances. Help to Claim offers tailored, practical support to help people make their claim up to receiving their first full correct payment on time. It is widely available online, through a Freephone number and face to face through local Citizens Advice services.<\/p><p> <\/p>"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what proportion of unsuccessful claims for universal credit were as a result of (a) a claimant's lack of digital skills and (b) inadequate support for that claimant.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1383", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Mark Tami"}
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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1134488", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department for Work and Pensions"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1134488/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The requested information is not available.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Currently people only move to Universal Credit (UC) because they have had a significant change in their circumstances which would previously have led them to make a new claim to a legacy benefit. It has always been the case that in such circumstances, new claims would be assessed based upon their new circumstances and under the rules of the new benefit.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Claimant circumstances within the legacy system are diverse and interact with a range of benefits in different ways. Eligibility for UC is dependent on individuals\u2019 circumstances, the specific nature of the change and rules for access to legacy benefits.<\/p><p> <\/p>"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many and what proportion of natural migrations to universal credit from legacy benefits were as a result of (a) a trigger for natural migration, (b) claimant error, (c) official error, (d) incorrect advice from staff or contractors and (e) inadequate advice from third party advisers.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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