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star this property date less than 2025-02-05more like thismore than 2025-02-05
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Department for Work and Pensions more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Candidates: Disability more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if her Department will take steps to establish a funding scheme to support disabled candidates for elections in England. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Guildford more like this
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Zöe Franklin more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2025-02-11more like thismore than 2025-02-11
star this property answer text <p>It is the Government’s ambition to see more disabled people in public office. The Government takes positive action to promote disabled people’s participation in public life, including protecting disabled people through the Equality Act 2010. In relation to accessing elected office specifically, political parties have responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that their disabled members who contest any political position are not disadvantaged and can take part in the same processes and opportunities as non-disabled people.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has been clear that it will champion disabled people's rights, and work closely with them so that disabled people's views and voices are at the heart of all we do. We know that some disabled people still face additional financial barriers when standing for elected office. We are looking at how we might work with political parties and others to help tackle this.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency East Ham more like this
star this property answering member printed Sir Stephen Timms more like this
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less than 2025-02-11T19:26:43.193Zmore like thismore than 2025-02-11T19:26:43.193Z
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star this property label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms more like this
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star this property date less than 2025-02-05more like thismore than 2025-02-05
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Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Universal Credit: Young People more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment has been made of the adequacy of the uptake of Universal Credit in under 21s in the last 12 months. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
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Jim Shannon more like this
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star this property uin 28927 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2025-02-11more like thismore than 2025-02-11
star this property answer text <p>Monthly statistics for the number of <a href="https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/webapi/openinfopage?id=UC_Starts" target="_blank">Starts to Universal Credit</a> in Great Britain by age, are published quarterly on <a href="https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Stat-Xplore</a>, and are currently available to October 2024, with statistics to January 2025 due to be published on Tuesday 18th February 2025.</p><p> </p><p>Users can log in or access Stat-Xplore as a guest and, if needed, can access <a href="https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/webapi/online-help/index.html" target="_blank">guidance</a> on how to extract the information required. There is also a <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-official-statistics-stat-xplore-user-guide" target="_blank">Universal Credit Official Statistics: Stat-Xplore user guide</a>.</p><p> </p><p>The Department’s Youth Offer provides individually tailored Work Coach support to young people aged 16 to 24 who are claiming Universal Credit. This support includes the Youth Employment Programme, Youth Employability Coaches for young people with additional barriers to finding work, and Youth Hubs across Great Britain.</p>
star this property answering member constituency East Ham more like this
star this property answering member printed Sir Stephen Timms more like this
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less than 2025-02-11T19:24:27.25Zmore like thismore than 2025-02-11T19:24:27.25Z
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star this property label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
1762543
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star this property date less than 2025-02-05more like thismore than 2025-02-05
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Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Local Housing Allowance: Uprating more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make it her policy to increase Local Housing Allowance rates in line with inflation. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Clapham and Brixton Hill more like this
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Bell Ribeiro-Addy more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2025-02-11more like thismore than 2025-02-11
star this property answer text <p>The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) was introduced in 2008 and determines the maximum housing support for tenants in the private rented sector. Claimants in similar circumstances living in the same area are entitled to the same maximum rent allowance regardless of the contractual rent paid. LHA rates do not cover all rents in all areas.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>In April 2024, LHA rates were restored at the 30<sup>th</sup> percentile of local market rents at a cost of approximately £7bn over 5 years.</p><p> </p><p>In relation to LHA rates remaining at current levels for 2025/26, the Government has had to take difficult decisions at Autumn Budget to address the challenging fiscal context. For LHA a range of factors were considered, including rental data, the impacts of LHA rates, the fact that rates were increased in April, and the wider fiscal context.</p><p> </p><p>Decisions on LHA rates for future years will be taken in the context of the Government’s missions, housing priorities, and the fiscal context.</p><p> </p><p>For those who need further support, Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs) are available from local authorities. DHPs can be paid to those entitled to housing support who face a shortfall in meeting their housing costs.</p>
star this property answering member constituency East Ham more like this
star this property answering member printed Sir Stephen Timms more like this
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less than 2025-02-11T19:21:30.89Zmore like thismore than 2025-02-11T19:21:30.89Z
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star this property label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Bell Ribeiro-Addy more like this
1762250
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star this property date less than 2025-02-05more like thismore than 2025-02-05
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Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Universal Credit: Disability more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an estimate of the proportion of claimants who are unfit for work in the Universal Credit (a) limited capability for work and work related activity and (b) (i) income-related and (ii) contributory Employment and Support Allowance group who would not able to move into work if their additional disability component was removed. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Hayes and Harlington more like this
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John McDonnell more like this
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star this property uin 28879 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2025-02-11more like thismore than 2025-02-11
star this property answer text <p>In the interim findings report of our Work Aspirations research, 62% of ESA/UC customers with no work-related activity requirements, and 36% with work-related activity requirements, felt they would never be able to work or work again. 28% of ESA/UC customers with no work-related activity requirements, and 38% with work-related activity requirements, felt they might be able to work in future if their health improved. 3% of ESA/UC customers with no work-related activity requirements, and 8% with work-related activity requirements, felt they could work right away if the right job or support was available.</p><p> </p><p>The Work Capability Assessment is not working and needs to be reformed or replaced alongside a proper plan to help disabled people into work, which will help them, businesses and the economy.</p><p> </p><p>We know that change is desperately needed but equally these sorts of changes shouldn’t be made in haste. So, alongside our Get Britain Working White Paper, we want to engage with disabled people, and others with expertise and experience on these issues, to consider how to address these challenges and build a better system.</p><p> </p><p>We will reconsult on the WCA changes as part of our Green Paper in spring 2025 that will bring forward wider proposals to reform the health and disability benefits system.</p>
star this property answering member constituency East Ham more like this
star this property answering member printed Sir Stephen Timms more like this
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less than 2025-02-11T19:18:49.527Zmore like thismore than 2025-02-11T19:18:49.527Z
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star this property label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms more like this
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star this property label Biography information for John McDonnell more like this
1763251
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star this property date less than 2025-02-06more like thismore than 2025-02-06
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Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Mature Students: Finance more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Education on financial support available for mature students with caring responsibilities. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Erewash more like this
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Adam Thompson more like this
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star this property uin 29655 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2025-02-11more like thismore than 2025-02-11
star this property answer text <p>Successive Governments have held the principle that the benefit system does not normally support full-time students. Rather, they are supported by the educational maintenance system. Part-time students can receive Carer’s Allowance if they meet the entitlement conditions. Certain students when they have additional daily living costs that are not met by the student finance system may be eligible for Universal Credit (UC) and carer element of UC.</p><p> </p><p>If a student with the consent of the educational establishment ceases the course temporarily to care for someone and they are not eligible for a student grant or loan, they may be eligible for UC for that period.</p><p> </p><p>The Department works very closely with other departments and stakeholders, to help ensure young carers get the help and support they need and deserve. How we can best identify and support young carers to combine study with their caring responsibilities where they can, including taking account of changes in the education system, will form an important strand of our future work.</p>
star this property answering member constituency East Ham more like this
star this property answering member printed Sir Stephen Timms more like this
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less than 2025-02-11T19:12:03.68Zmore like thismore than 2025-02-11T19:12:03.68Z
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star this property label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms more like this
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star this property date less than 2025-02-05more like thismore than 2025-02-05
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Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Department for Work and Pensions: Artificial Intelligence more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what artificial intelligence technologies are used by her Department; and for what purpose each technology is used. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent more like this
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Helen Whately more like this
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star this property uin 28989 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2025-02-11more like thismore than 2025-02-11
star this property answer text <p>DWP is working with a range of artificial intelligence technologies, such as Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI (gen AI) which will help DWP improve its ability to respond to customers’ needs in a more personalised and seamless way. Some of the details of these are already in the public domain as set out in <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fdwp-annual-report-and-accounts-2023-to-2024&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFREEDOMOFINFORMATION.MAILBOX%40DWP.GOV.UK%7Ceb485c409d724c8bb53208dd4798b4ad%7C96f1f6e910574117ac2880cdfe86f8c3%7C0%7C0%7C638745443362492231%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=gBpb5BI3VJaYf%2B%2BNAvtAqqj1krIKI504O0dnO8u%2BYos%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">DWP annual report and accounts 2023 to 2024 - GOV.UK</a>.</p><p> </p><p>DWP has already committed to publishing more details about work in this area as part of the Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standards (ATRS) requirements from the Government Digital Service. The <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Forganisations%2Fdepartment-for-work-pensions%2Fabout%2Fpersonal-information-charter&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFREEDOMOFINFORMATION.MAILBOX%40DWP.GOV.UK%7Ceb485c409d724c8bb53208dd4798b4ad%7C96f1f6e910574117ac2880cdfe86f8c3%7C0%7C0%7C638745443362516745%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=uzhtF6dWei%2FoIxL2R4vyK%2Fd8CqUGy7nDykzS4T4IkQw%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Personal information charter - Department for Work and Pensions - GOV.UK</a> sets out individuals rights when we process their data.</p><p> </p><p>DWP does not use AI to replace human judgement to determine or deny a payment to a claimant.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Stretford and Urmston more like this
star this property answering member printed Andrew Western more like this
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less than 2025-02-11T19:09:40.273Zmore like thismore than 2025-02-11T19:09:40.273Z
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star this property label Biography information for Andrew Western more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Helen Whately more like this
1761685
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star this property date less than 2025-02-04more like thismore than 2025-02-04
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Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of pilot schemes for third party data sharing powers as set out in the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent more like this
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Helen Whately more like this
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star this property uin 28603 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2025-02-11more like thismore than 2025-02-11
star this property answer text <p>The Third Party Data sharing powers were a proposal under the previous government, separate to the measures proposed in this Bill.</p><p>The Eligibility Verification Measure (EVM) is significantly different to the previously proposed Third Party Data power. EVM will be limited to information from banks and financial institutions only and will be used only for the purpose of helping to verify eligibility for benefits. The State Pension will be explicitly excluded, and it will be focussed initially on three benefits only: Universal Credit, Pension Credit and Employment and Support Allowance. A statutory Code of Practice will also be introduced and consulted on. There will be independent oversight reporting annually on the effectiveness of the measure and the legislation tightly defines what data can be gathered and for what purpose providing strong safeguards.</p><p>To demonstrate the feasibility and potential of using data from banks to help verify eligibility for benefits, DWP has already conducted two Proof of Concepts which consisted of establishing data-sharing collaborations with two high-street banks. These exercises showed promising results, for example in the first exercise around half of the matches generated for DWP to review led to a positive outcome for the department. Further information about these Proof of Concepts can be found in the published impact assessment for the Bill - <a href="https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbill/59-01/0167/ImpactAssessment.pdf" target="_blank">Impact Assessment</a></p><p> </p><p>The government is committed to rolling out the measure carefully through a test and learn approach to ensure it is workable and as effective as possible.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Stretford and Urmston more like this
star this property answering member printed Andrew Western more like this
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less than 2025-02-11T19:07:17.803Zmore like thismore than 2025-02-11T19:07:17.803Z
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star this property label Biography information for Andrew Western more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Helen Whately more like this
1761684
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star this property date less than 2025-02-04more like thismore than 2025-02-04
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Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions she has had with financial services sector stakeholders on the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent more like this
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Helen Whately more like this
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star this property uin 28602 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2025-02-11more like thismore than 2025-02-11
star this property answer text <p>DWP continues to seek feedback on the bill through regular engagement with key stakeholders, including the financial services sector, at both official and ministerial level.</p><p>Where there are particular areas of interest and expertise, detailed working group discussions are being held to ensure the measures are designed to be effective and take into consideration wider feedback from the sector.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Stretford and Urmston more like this
star this property answering member printed Andrew Western more like this
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less than 2025-02-11T19:04:23.047Zmore like thismore than 2025-02-11T19:04:23.047Z
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star this property label Biography information for Andrew Western more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Helen Whately more like this
1762317
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star this property date less than 2025-02-05more like thismore than 2025-02-05
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Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Department for Work and Pensions: Artificial Intelligence more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the white mail artificial intelligence programme used by her Department. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent more like this
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Helen Whately more like this
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star this property uin 28988 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2025-02-11more like thismore than 2025-02-11
star this property answer text <p>Whitemail scanning complements existing systems. The AI tool flags correspondence for review by operational agents to determine customer vulnerability and appropriate actions. During solution development, digital teams collaborated closely with operational areas to identify vulnerable customers. This approach ensured that communications received by post were prioritised for those most in need. The solution was rolled out using a test and learn method, incorporating feedback from specialist support teams, and was widely adopted due to its positive impact on customer experience.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Stretford and Urmston more like this
star this property answering member printed Andrew Western more like this
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less than 2025-02-11T19:02:52.67Zmore like thismore than 2025-02-11T19:02:52.67Z
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star this property label Biography information for Andrew Western more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Helen Whately more like this
1762251
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star this property date less than 2025-02-05more like thismore than 2025-02-05
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Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Pension Credit: Overpayments more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the value was of Pension Credit overpayments that were written off as resulting from official error in each of the last three years. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Rotherham more like this
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Sarah Champion more like this
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star this property uin 28921 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2025-02-11more like thismore than 2025-02-11
star this property answer text <table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Value of Official Error Pension Credit Scheduled Write Offs </strong></p></td><td><p>Value</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>February 2022 - January 2023</strong></p></td><td><p>£28.802m</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>February 2023 - January 2024</strong></p></td><td><p>£24.858m</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>February 2024 - January 2025</strong></p></td><td><p>£27.856m</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Above table identifies the value of Official Error Pension Credit Overpayments written off at source by referring benefit offices within the last 3 years.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>These overpayments do not reach Debt Manager for recovery as PC overpayments are not recoverable and are written off when the overpayment is identified at source.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Data is GB only.</p></td></tr></tbody></table> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Stretford and Urmston more like this
star this property answering member printed Andrew Western more like this
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less than 2025-02-11T19:00:25.293Zmore like thismore than 2025-02-11T19:00:25.293Z
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star this property label Biography information for Andrew Western more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Sarah Champion more like this