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<\/p> <\/p> The information requested on the savings accrued from the removal of the Work Related Activity Component (WRAC) is not available. It would incur disproportionate cost to calculate any actual net savings from the removal of the WRAC. <\/em><\/ins><\/p> <\/em><\/ins><\/p> When the WRAC was removed we made a clear commitment to instead provide practical support that will make a significant difference to the life chances of those in the Work-Related Activity Group. We have been investing an additional £330m over 4 years to support those with limited capability for work to move towards and into suitable employment. <\/em><\/ins><\/p>"}
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There are no savings from the removal of the Employment and Support Allowance Work Related Activity Component for new claims from April 2017.<\/del><\/p>This change enabled the Department to recycle money into providing practical support that will make a significant difference to the life chances of those in the Work-Related Activity Group. We have invested £330m over 4 years with £100m available in 2020/21 and will support those with limited capability for work to move towards and into suitable employment.<\/del><\/p>