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First Report - DWP’s preparations for changes in the world of work
Work and Pensions Committee
HC 216
Published 29 June 2021
Government response
Third Special Report - DWP’s preparations for changes in the world of work: Government Response to the Committee’s First Report of Session 2021–22 · published 12 Nov 2021
Recommendations & Conclusions
17
Conclusion
Accepted in Part
Para 93
The Department will, however, be limited by longstanding deficiencies in the collection and storage of...
Conclusion
The Department will, however, be limited by longstanding deficiencies in the collection and storage of data about Universal Credit claimants. The Department has told us that it does not have the mechanisms within the Universal Credit system to collect real …
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Government Response Summary
The government understands the committee's point about data deficiency and, while not introducing general UC system markers, is exploring ways for claimants to self-declare circumstances. It is developing processes for armed forces and care experience data and will evaluate their impact, while Kickstart and Restart programs have their own evaluation processes.
Department for Work and Pensions
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