Freedom of Information (FoI) request received on 9 September.
Figures for the 2024/25 tax year
Q1
· Number of new UC Overpayments entered on Debt Manager
· Value of new UC Overpayments entered on Debt Manager
Q2
· Number of UC Overpayments waived
· Value of UC Overpayments waived
DWP Response
In response to Q1:
· Number of new UC Overpayments entered on Debt Manager – 1,174,119
· Value of new UC Overpayments entered on Debt Manager – 1,346,735,271.03
In response to Q2:
· Number of UC Overpayments waived – 95
· Value of UC Overpayments waived – £826,758.10