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Asked by Sarah PochinReform UKDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 24 June 2026UIN 10874

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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what safeguards are in place to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of payroll delivery under the Synergy shared services programme.

Answered by Andrew Western

The Synergy programme will make delivery decisions based on the proven stability of the new platform. To ensure a successful transition, a number of parallel payroll delivery runs will be conducted. The first delivery point is planned for late 2027 with a significant period of prior testing built-in.

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