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There is more work to do. I appreciate that members may have questions about the details of the approach, which I may not be able to answer fully today—although I will do my best.
There are first-time applicants. Some people who may not have seen the opportunity previously or who may not have needed to access hardship support have now been given the opportunity to come forward.
If you give money to households, they save part of it and spend part of it; they do not spend it immediately, although they may end up spending it over the longer term.