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Written question asked by Lord Field of Birkenhead (Labour) on Friday, 6 October 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 October 2017 (named day). It was answered by Damian Hinds (Conservative) on Wednesday, 11 October 2017 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Universal Credit: Internet

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether new claimants receive an email acknowledgement of their submission of an online claim for universal credit.

Answer

Universal Credit send an acknowledgement of the submission of a claim to a claimant immediately, via a secure message in their online journal. This is a more secure method than email, is immediate and protects claimants’ personal data.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
105496
Session
2017-19
Related items
Universal Credit: Internet
Friday, 20 October 2017
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Applications Internet Email Universal credit
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk