Written question asked by Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 23 May 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 June 2018. It was answered by Kit Malthouse (Conservative) on Thursday, 7 June 2018 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Social Security Benefits: Cryptocurrencies
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recommendations were made to her Department as a result of the trials that GovCoin undertook on the use of blockchain technology for the welfare and benefits system; and whether the findings of those trails will be published.
- Answer
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In 2016, DWP ran a trial proof of concept on a small scale and the findings concluded that it was not viable due to limited take up potential and the expenses it would incur. No other companies were involved in the trial and no benefit or personal data was shared with GovCoin (DISC) on claimants.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 147473
- Session
- 2017-19
- Subjects
- Pilot schemes Social security benefits Cryptocurrencies Blockchain Govcoin
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- 2018-06-07 11:34:14 +0100
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