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<p>[Holding answer 1 May 2014]</p><p> </p><p>The Department announced on 5th December
2013 that Universal Credit would roll out in the North West in Summer 2014. The Department
confirmed on 30 April that it is now in discussion with relevant Local Authorities
in the North West on the detailed planning to make that happen.</p><p> </p><p>As with
Jobseeker's Allowance, the Department does not hold forecasts of UC claimant numbers
split by both borough, and then by marital status within that borough. Claimant numbers
at this degree of detail will be influenced by a range of factors; these include likely
local demographics and likely economic conditions within each borough. It is not possible
to combine these in any meaningful way, and any such estimates might prove to be unreliable.</p><p>
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