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Written question asked by Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour) on Monday, 13 May 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 May 2024. It was answered by Viscount Younger of Leckie (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 May 2024 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Universal Credit

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what the percentage of people who moved to Universal Credit under the 'Move to UC' policy have been awarded 'transitional protection' (1) between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024, and (2) between 1 to 30 April 2024.

Answer

The latest published statistics show for households sent a migration notice between April 2023 and end of March 2024, and who went on to claim Universal Credit, 60% were awarded transitional protection.

The relevant information can be found in ‘table 9a’ published here: Move to Universal Credit statistics, July 2022 to March 2024 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Data for April 2024 will be published as part of the next Move to Universal Credit statistics release.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4601
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Universal credit
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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