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<p>The DWP takes significant steps to ensure the accuracy of all benefit payments,
and figures released in May 2022 showed the overwhelming majority of benefit, nearly
95%, was paid correctly. There are a number of measures in place to minimise the risk
of debt, such as a quality checking regime and the use of HMRC’s Real Time Information.</p><p>
</p><p>Where errors do occur with UC payments, the DWP takes steps to detect them
at the earliest opportunity. Where debt does arise, and a person feels they cannot
afford the proposed rate of recovery, they are encouraged to contact the DWP. When
they do, we work with them to review their financial circumstances and, in most instances,
agree a temporary reduction in their rate of repayment.</p><p> </p><p>We remain committed
to His Majesty’s Treasury’s Breathing Space policy, which provides those with problem
debt (where applicable) the right to legal protections from creditor action for a
period of 60 days.</p>
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