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<p>The information requested surrounding the volume of Faster Payments made on 24
December 2019 is not readily available and to provide it would incur a disproportionate
cost to the Department.</p><p>Universal Credit payments are issued on the same date
every month throughout the year. This helps to ensure claimants manage a household
budget effectively by knowing when to expect their payment.</p><p> </p><p>The Department’s
banking system identifies when a payment date falls on a bank holiday or weekend,
and will automatically issue the payment on the last working day before the bank holiday
or weekend to ensure that claimants are not disadvantaged.</p><p> </p><p>We have substantial
experience of making alternative payment arrangements where necessary, and publicise
any changes through channels including Jobcentres and online at GOV.UK.</p><p> </p>
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