Member

To conclude, we know that tackling fraud is vital—those points have been made on many occasions in the past four days—and the Bill rightly aims to strengthen the tools available to the Government in doing so, but we must also be clear that fraud enforcement must not become blind to context. A one-size-fits-all enforcement tool risks creating injustice. Disabled people are already statistically more likely to live in poverty and face administrative barriers and less likely to challenge official decisions. This amendment would provide a safeguard and a pause for consideration. I urge the Minister to reflect on the logic and values behind these proposals and to consider accepting this amendment so that the Bill can be not only firm in its purpose but fair in its application.