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1601933
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2023-03-07more like thismore than 2023-03-07
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Brain: Tumours more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of developing a strategic plan for the (a) funding and (b) other resourcing of (i) discovery, (ii) translational and (iii) clinical research into brain tumours. more like this
tabling member constituency Wigan more like this
tabling member printed
Lisa Nandy more like this
uin 160266 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2023-03-13more like thismore than 2023-03-13
answer text <p><del class="ministerial">The Department has published its Health Infrastructure Plan in September 2019 that sets out the Government’s strategy and priorities for investing in the National Health Service estate, including in cancer centres. We are at present working on an update to this strategy through to 2030.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial"> <p><ins class="ministerial">The Department-funded National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) invests in research, clinical expertise, specialist facilities, workforce and support services across a range of clinical areas, including brain tumour research.</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">NIHR has recently announced the outcome of the Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) competition in which six BRCs have been funded to support brain tumour research. The NIHR BRCs works in partnership with other research centres such as the CRUK Brain Tumour Centre of Excellence to collect samples for research purposes as well as local and national sample storage facilities to support research into brain tumours.</ins></p></ins></p><p><del class="ministerial">Currently, we do not have a national capital programme strictly dedicated to cancer centres. However, there are several programmes, including the Targeted Investment Fund, the New Hospital Programme and the Hospital Upgrades Programme, that are funding upgrades to existing cancer centres. These schemes are assessed on a case-by-case basis.</del></p>
answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent more like this
answering member printed Helen Whately more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-03-13T11:09:49.25Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-13T11:09:49.25Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2023-03-14T10:37:25.61Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-14T10:37:25.61Z
answering member
4527
label Biography information for Helen Whately more like this
previous answer version
61183
answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent more like this
answering member printed Helen Whately more like this
answering member
4527
label Biography information for Helen Whately more like this
tabling member
4082
label Biography information for Lisa Nandy more like this
1600432
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2023-03-01more like thismore than 2023-03-01
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Passports: Gender Recognition more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the policy is of HM Passport Office on allowing people without a gender recognition certificate to change the sex registered on their passport. more like this
tabling member constituency Northampton South more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Lewer more like this
uin 156262 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2023-03-09more like thismore than 2023-03-09
answer text <p><del class="ministerial">The Home Office publishes data on asylum in the ‘<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/immigration-statistics-quarterly-release" target="_blank">Immigration System Statistics Quarterly Release</a>’. Data on asylum applications awaiting a decision by nationality can be found in table Asy_D03 of the ‘<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/asylum-and-resettlement-datasets#asylum-applications-decisions-and-resettlement" target="_blank">asylum and resettlement detailed datasets</a>’. Information on how to use the datasets can be found in the ‘Notes’ page of the workbooks. Please note the data show a snapshot as at the last day of each quarter, rather than the number of asylum applications awaiting a decision over the entire quarter. The latest data relates to as at 31 December 2022. Data as at 31 March 2023 will be published on 25 May 2023. Information on future Home Office statistical release dates can be found in the ‘<a href="https://www.gov.uk/search/research-and-statistics?keywords=immigration&amp;content_store_document_type=upcoming_statistics&amp;organisations%5B%5D=home-office&amp;order=relevance" target="_blank">Research and statistics calendar</a>’.</del></p><p><del class="ministerial">This data is not available broken down by outcomes received by family members.</del></p><p><del class="ministerial">Official statistics published by the Home Office are kept under review in line with the code of practice for statistics, taking into account a number of factors including user needs, as well as quality and availability of data.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">HM Passport Office’s gender recognition policy includes guidance for customers regarding the evidence required when someone is changing their passport sex marker without a gender recognition certificate. The policy can be found at <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fgender-recognition-policy&amp;data=05%7C01%7CAmanda.Carroll1%40homeoffice.gov.uk%7C2511555d6af341bb503908db1af323b3%7Cf24d93ecb2914192a08af182245945c2%7C0%7C0%7C638133403791559794%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=aLG6jl1ym26DQQYpWdLhAkq4l%2FBXA3HoVhXEjPAL%2BOY%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Gender recognition policy - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>.</ins></p>
answering member constituency Newark more like this
answering member printed Robert Jenrick more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-03-09T17:40:25.227Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-09T17:40:25.227Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2023-03-14T14:15:20.013Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-14T14:15:20.013Z
answering member
4320
label Biography information for Robert Jenrick more like this
previous answer version
61009
answering member constituency Newark more like this
answering member printed Robert Jenrick more like this
answering member
4320
label Biography information for Robert Jenrick more like this
tabling member
4659
label Biography information for Andrew Lewer more like this
1599524
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2023-02-27more like thismore than 2023-02-27
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Department for Transport: Staff more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to his Department’s publication of workforce management information for the months of March and April 2022, for what reasons those months show the same figures in the seven categories for payroll staff costs, the three categories for non-payroll staff costs and the total for all staff costs. more like this
tabling member constituency Sheffield, Heeley more like this
tabling member printed
Louise Haigh more like this
uin 153873 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2023-03-02more like thismore than 2023-03-02
answer text <p><del class="ministerial">The March 2022 workforce management information was incorrectly used to report April 2022 data. The Department has requested the publication of the correct April 2022 data and the figures will be updated by 2 March 2023.</del></p><p> </p><p><ins class="ministerial">The March 2022 workforce management information was incorrectly used to report April 2022 data. The Department has requested the publication of the correct April 2022 data and the figures were updated on 9 March 2023.</ins></p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-03-02T12:00:49.41Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-02T12:00:49.41Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2023-03-10T10:45:59.687Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-10T10:45:59.687Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
previous answer version
58913
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
4473
label Biography information for Louise Haigh more like this
1587227
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2023-02-20more like thismore than 2023-02-20
answering body
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology more like this
answering dept id 216 more like this
answering dept short name Science, Innovation and Technology more like this
answering dept sort name Science, Innovation and Technology more like this
hansard heading Counter Disinformation Unit more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much funding her Department provided to the Counter Disinformation Unit in each year since that Unit's formation. more like this
tabling member constituency Streatham more like this
tabling member printed
Bell Ribeiro-Addy more like this
uin 148794 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2023-02-23more like thismore than 2023-02-23
answer text <p><del class="ministerial">The Counter Disinformation Unit (CDU) monitors narratives, trends and attempts to artificially manipulate the information environment online. It does not monitor individuals, however the content reviewed may incidentally include personal data, such as names and social media handles embedded within content published on publicly available sites. The CDU has a legal basis for collecting or processing any personal data as set out in Article 6(1)(e) of the UK GDPR, and the processing is necessary for us in our work as a public body and in the public interest.</del></p><p><del class="ministerial">Freedom of expression and the media are essential qualities of any functioning democracy; people must be allowed to discuss and debate issues freely. The CDU’s role is not to spot every instance of disinformation but where harmful content is identified in the course of the CDU’s work which may breach a platform Terms of Service, this may be referred to the relevant platform who will consider whether or not to take any action. The CDU’s work is consistent with the Government’s principles and values on protecting freedom of expression and promoting a free, open, and secure internet and as such no action is taken on any content originating from journalists or politicians.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial"><strong>Addressing the challenges of disinformation is a whole of the government effort. The Counter Disinformation Unit (CDU) is a team within the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) which works in close partnership with other government teams. Requirements are continually reviewed to ensure appropriate levels of resourcing, including surge capacity as needed. It would not be appropriate to comment on funding levels publicly as doing so would give malign actors insight into the scale of our capabilities. </strong></ins></p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam more like this
answering member printed Paul Scully more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-02-23T11:47:57.577Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-23T11:47:57.577Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2023-02-27T14:00:43.567Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-27T14:00:43.567Z
answering member
4414
label Biography information for Paul Scully more like this
previous answer version
56980
answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam more like this
answering member printed Paul Scully more like this
answering member
4414
label Biography information for Paul Scully more like this
tabling member
4764
label Biography information for Bell Ribeiro-Addy more like this
1587232
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2023-02-20more like thismore than 2023-02-20
answering body
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology more like this
answering dept id 216 more like this
answering dept short name Science, Innovation and Technology more like this
answering dept sort name Science, Innovation and Technology more like this
hansard heading Counter Disinformation Unit more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether the Counter Disinformation Unit has collected information on (a) sitting Members, (b) former Members, (c) political activists and (d) political organisations since the Unit's formation. more like this
tabling member constituency Streatham more like this
tabling member printed
Bell Ribeiro-Addy more like this
uin 148796 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2023-02-23more like thismore than 2023-02-23
answer text <p><del class="ministerial">Addressing the challenges of disinformation is a whole of the government effort. The Counter Disinformation Unit (CDU) is a team within the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) which works in close partnership with other government teams. Requirements are continually reviewed to ensure appropriate levels of resourcing, including surge capacity as needed. It would not be appropriate to comment on funding levels publicly as doing so would give malign actors insight into the scale of our capabilities.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">The Counter Disinformation Unit (CDU) monitors narratives, trends and attempts to artificially manipulate the information environment online. It does not monitor individuals, however the content reviewed may incidentally include personal data, such as names and social media handles embedded within content published on publicly available sites. The CDU has a legal basis for collecting or processing any personal data as set out in Article 6(1)(e) of the UK GDPR, and the processing is necessary for us in our work as a public body and in the public interest.</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">Freedom of expression and the media are essential qualities of any functioning democracy; people must be allowed to discuss and debate issues freely. The CDU’s role is not to spot every instance of disinformation but where harmful content is identified in the course of the CDU’s work which may breach a platform Terms of Service, this may be referred to the relevant platform who will consider whether or not to take any action. The CDU’s work is consistent with the Government’s principles and values on protecting freedom of expression and promoting a free, open, and secure internet and as such no action is taken on any content originating from journalists or politicians.</ins></p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam more like this
answering member printed Paul Scully more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-02-23T11:27:03.95Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-23T11:27:03.95Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2023-02-27T14:00:59.773Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-27T14:00:59.773Z
answering member
4414
label Biography information for Paul Scully more like this
previous answer version
56977
answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam more like this
answering member printed Paul Scully more like this
answering member
4414
label Biography information for Paul Scully more like this
tabling member
4764
label Biography information for Bell Ribeiro-Addy more like this
1586233
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2023-02-17more like thismore than 2023-02-17
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Asylum: Food more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the adequacy of the quantity of food provided to asylum seekers in temporary accommodation. more like this
tabling member constituency East Londonderry more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Gregory Campbell more like this
uin 146817 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2023-02-22more like thismore than 2023-02-22
answer text <p>Asylum seekers in contingency accommodation are provided breakfast, lunch and evening meals, with a choice of at least one hot and one cold selection, at least one vegetarian option<del class="ministerial">, a beverage service</del> with each main meal and a food service for babies and small children with the appropriate foodstuffs. Food is provided in a location easily accessible to all. <del class="ministerial">Additional foodstuffs or meals are also provided as required to meet the nutritional needs of Service Users for whom three daily meals may be insufficient.</del></p><p> </p><p>We continuously look at ways to improve our procedures to ensure we address concerns quickly and effectively, and one of the tools we use to achieve this is through our targeted <del class="ministerial">customer experience</del> surveys. These are 100% anonymous and available 24/7 in a variety of languages. The Initial Accommodation (IA) survey in particular is aimed at all those who reside in all forms of contingency accommodation and seeks insight <del class="ministerial">directly from service users</del> on the<del class="ministerial">ir experience of</del> fundamental aspects of the provision. This includes questions on the accommodation standards and suitability, food offering, information <ins class="ministerial">provided.</ins><del class="ministerial">provided and overall service. </del></p><p> </p><p>The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration also conducted a thorough review of contingency accommodation. Their findings were published in May 2022 and the Home Office has accepted all of the recommendations made. The food service at hotels meets appropriate nutritional standards for each<del class="ministerial"> varied</del> menu and satisfies cultural, religious, health or other specific requirements.</p>
answering member constituency Newark more like this
answering member printed Robert Jenrick more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-02-22T17:57:21.16Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-22T17:57:21.16Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2023-02-23T11:09:07.09Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-23T11:09:07.09Z
answering member
4320
label Biography information for Robert Jenrick more like this
previous answer version
56896
answering member constituency Newark more like this
answering member printed Robert Jenrick more like this
answering member
4320
label Biography information for Robert Jenrick more like this
tabling member
1409
label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell more like this
1586510
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2023-02-17more like thismore than 2023-02-17
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Equatorial Guinea: Marburg Virus more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the (a) trajectory and (b) potential risks of the Marburg virus outbreak in Equatorial Guinea; and what steps his Department is taking to support the response to that outbreak. more like this
tabling member constituency West Ham more like this
tabling member printed
Ms Lyn Brown more like this
uin 146855 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2023-02-27more like thismore than 2023-02-27
answer text <p><ins class="ministerial">On 13 February, Equatorial Guinea confirmed its first outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD). We assess that MVD is a serious, disruptive, socially threatening and often deadly disease. The risk of wider spread will depend on a number of factors and should be managed similarly to Ebola. We are in touch with international partners and are monitoring the effectiveness of the response by local authorities and the World Health Organisation.</ins></p><p><del class="ministerial">The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's Tackling Deadly Diseases in Africa programme and the Department for Health and Social Care's International Health Regulation Strengthening programme are working in nine African countries to improve their capacity to prevent, detect and respond to public health emergencies, including Marburg virus disease.</del></p> more like this
answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield more like this
answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-02-27T15:56:21.517Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-27T15:56:21.517Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2023-02-27T16:03:41.397Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-27T16:03:41.397Z
answering member
1211
label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell more like this
previous answer version
57948
answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield more like this
answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell more like this
answering member
1211
label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell more like this
tabling member
1583
label Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown more like this
1586608
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2023-02-17more like thismore than 2023-02-17
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Air Pollution more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she plans to publish a revised Air Quality Strategy. more like this
tabling member constituency Edmonton more like this
tabling member printed
Kate Osamor more like this
uin 147328 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2023-02-22more like thismore than 2023-02-22
answer text <p><del class="ministerial">The Department has not made an assessment of the impact of unregulated canine fertility clinics on animal welfare.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">The department plans to publish a revised National Air Quality Strategy later this year.</ins></p> more like this
answering member constituency Taunton Deane more like this
answering member printed Rebecca Pow more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-02-22T17:09:33.537Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-22T17:09:33.537Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2023-03-14T13:58:58.983Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-14T13:58:58.983Z
answering member
4522
label Biography information for Rebecca Pow more like this
previous answer version
56873
answering member constituency Taunton Deane more like this
answering member printed Rebecca Pow more like this
answering member
4522
label Biography information for Rebecca Pow more like this
tabling member
4515
label Biography information for Kate Osamor more like this
1585955
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2023-02-09more like thismore than 2023-02-09
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Universal Credit: Overpayments more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many overpayments of Universal Credit have been attributed to Official Error in each of the last three years; and what the total value of those overpayments. more like this
tabling member constituency Westminster North more like this
tabling member printed
Ms Karen Buck more like this
uin 143682 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2023-02-22more like thismore than 2023-02-22
answer text <p><del class="ministerial">We do not hold data on actual Universal Credit (UC) overpayments as requested, as there is no requirement to categorise UC debt, because it is all recoverable in law.</del></p><p> </p><p><del class="ministerial">However, our national statistics on fraud and error in the benefit system provide information on the estimated value of UC Official Error, both as a percentage of benefit expenditure and by value.</del></p><p> </p><p><del class="ministerial">For UC, the figures show that UC Official Error loss has fallen from 1.3% (£700m) in 2019/20, to 0.9% (£800m) in 2020/21, to 0.7% (£700m) in 2021/22.</del></p><p> </p><p><del class="ministerial">The statistics do not cover the number of overpayments made, but do indicate how many cases were estimated to have an overpayment of this type. In 2019/20 the figure stood at 4.1%; in 2021/22 it was 2.6%.</del></p><p> </p><p><del class="ministerial"><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/fraud-and-error-in-the-benefit-system-financial-year-2021-to-2022-estimates" target="_blank">Fraud and error in the benefit system: financial year 2021 to 2022 estimates - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a></del></p><p> </p><p><del class="ministerial">The DWP remains committed to working with anyone who is struggling with benefit debt deductions and encourages customers experiencing hardship to contact the DWP to discuss their repayment plan.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">We do not hold data on actual Universal Credit (UC) overpayments as requested, as there is no requirement to categorise UC debt because it is all recoverable in law. </ins></p><p> </p><p><ins class="ministerial">However, our national statistics on Fraud and Error in the benefit system provide information on the estimated value of UC Official Error, both as a percentage of benefit expenditure and by value.</ins></p><p> </p><p><ins class="ministerial">For UC the figures show that UC Official Error loss has fallen from 1.3% (£250m) in 2019/20, to 0.9% (£330m) in 2020/21, to 0.7% (£270m) in 2021/22.</ins></p><p> </p><p><ins class="ministerial">The statistics do not cover the number of overpayments made across the year but indicate how many cases were estimated to have an overpayment of this type, at a point in time. In 2019/20 the figure stood at 4.1%; in 2021/22 it was 2.6%. </ins></p><p> </p><p><ins class="ministerial"> <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/fraud-and-error-in-the-benefit-system-financial-year-2021-to-2022-estimates" target="_blank">Fraud and error in the benefit system: financial year 2021 to 2022 estimates - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a></ins></p><p> </p><p><ins class="ministerial">DWP remains committed to working with anyone who is struggling with benefit debt deductions and encourages customers experiencing hardship to contact DWP to discuss their repayment plan.</ins></p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Corby more like this
answering member printed Tom Pursglove more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-02-22T11:43:36.733Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-22T11:43:36.733Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2023-03-08T16:11:50Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-08T16:11:50Z
answering member
4369
label Biography information for Tom Pursglove more like this
previous answer version
56681
answering member constituency Corby more like this
answering member printed Tom Pursglove more like this
answering member
4369
label Biography information for Tom Pursglove more like this
tabling member
199
label Biography information for Ms Karen Buck more like this
1585957
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2023-02-09more like thismore than 2023-02-09
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Universal Credit: Overpayments more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the value is of overpayments within Universal Credit attributed to Official Error recovered In each of the last three years. more like this
tabling member constituency Westminster North more like this
tabling member printed
Ms Karen Buck more like this
uin 143683 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2023-02-22more like thismore than 2023-02-22
answer text <p><del class="ministerial">We do not hold data on actual Universal Credit (UC) overpayments as requested, as there is no requirement to categorise UC debt (in this way) because it is all recoverable in law.</del></p><p> </p><p><del class="ministerial">However, our national statistics on fraud and error in the benefit system provide information on the estimated value of UC Official Error, both as a percentage of benefit expenditure and by value.</del></p><p> </p><p><del class="ministerial">For UC, the figures show that UC Official Error loss has fallen from 1.3% (£700m) in 2019/20, to 0.9% (£800m) in 2020/21, to 0.7% (£700m) in 2021/22.</del></p><p> </p><p><del class="ministerial">The statistics do not cover the number of overpayments made, but do indicate how many cases were estimated to have an overpayment of this type. In 2019/20 the figure stood at 4.1%; in 2021/22 it was 2.6%.</del></p><p> </p><p><del class="ministerial"><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/fraud-and-error-in-the-benefit-system-financial-year-2021-to-2022-estimates" target="_blank">Fraud and error in the benefit system: financial year 2021 to 2022 estimates - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a></del></p><p> </p><p><del class="ministerial">The DWP remains committed to working with anyone who is struggling with benefit debt deductions and encourages customers experiencing hardship to contact the DWP to discuss their repayment plan.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">We do not hold data on actual Universal Credit (UC) overpayments as requested, as there is no requirement to categorise UC debt because it is all recoverable in law. </ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial"> </ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">However, our national statistics on Fraud and Error in the benefit system provide information on the estimated value of UC Official Error, both as a percentage of benefit expenditure and by value.</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial"> </ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">For UC the figures show that UC Official Error loss has fallen from 1.3% (£250m) in 2019/20, to 0.9% (£330m) in 2020/21, to 0.7% (£270m) in 2021/22.</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial"> </ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">The statistics do not cover the number of overpayments made across the year but indicate how many cases were estimated to have an overpayment of this type, at a point in time. In 2019/20 the figure stood at 4.1%; in 2021/22 it was 2.6%. </ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial"> </ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial"> <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/fraud-and-error-in-the-benefit-system-financial-year-2021-to-2022-estimates" target="_blank">Fraud and error in the benefit system: financial year 2021 to 2022 estimates - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a></ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial"> </ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">DWP remains committed to working with anyone who is struggling with benefit debt deductions and encourages customers experiencing hardship to contact DWP to discuss their repayment plan. </ins></p>
answering member constituency Corby more like this
answering member printed Tom Pursglove more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-02-22T12:10:37.423Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-22T12:10:37.423Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2023-03-08T16:11:40.46Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-08T16:11:40.46Z
answering member
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label Biography information for Tom Pursglove more like this
previous answer version
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answering member constituency Corby more like this
answering member printed Tom Pursglove more like this
answering member
4369
label Biography information for Tom Pursglove more like this
tabling member
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label Biography information for Ms Karen Buck more like this