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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 18 June 2025

Debate

Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill

Contribution

Recognising the need to ensure that the DWP can engage with the appropriate representative concerning the new recovery powers, we have made government amendments to the Bill requiring banks to advise the department where it is known that the individual has a power of attorney or a deputy—that may speak to the point raised by the noble Viscount in relation to capacity.

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