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<p>It is not possible to make an assessment with the information available. Assessing
the total cost to the Exchequer is highly dependent on the individual’s circumstances.
If a parent in a single-parent household left paid employment and accessed benefits
to look after their children, under Universal Credit their total claim would be dependent
on the claimant’s age, where they live and their housing tenure type, how many children
are in the household and whether they or any of their children have a disability.
Depending on the level of previous earnings, it may be the case that the person would
also be eligible to Universal Credit whilst they were in work.</p><p> </p><p>The overall
public spending impact will also include lost Exchequer revenues from any taxation
paid (such as National Insurance and Income Tax) which is again is dependent on the
level of previous earnings, and other circumstances determining their National Insurance
category.</p>
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