Ian Duncan Smith gives go-ahead for real-time IT system for DWP
System will be used to implement the Universal Credit proposed at the Tory conference
Ian Duncan Smith gives backing to DWP IT system Conservative work and pensions secretary Iain Duncan Smith has signalled his commitment to a real-time benefits system to be set up within the DWP...
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