Member

The noble Baroness, Lady Finn, asked why the liable person cannot challenge the amount owed in a DDO internal review or appeal. We have discussed this, but the liable person will already have had the opportunity to challenge the amount owed, either as a result of fraud or error or from the application of a penalty, in the relevant court or tribunal proceedings. We believe that this provides more than ample opportunity to challenge. While we want to let people present their positions, we do not want to allow them to excessively frustrate the recovery process and cause unwanted delay in the return of vital public funds. All review and appeal options will be clearly signposted to the liable person throughout our interactions with them.