Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 71769

Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill

Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 4 September 2025

Question

Adam Jogee

LabourNewcastle-under-Lyme

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill on financially vulnerable people in Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency.

Answer

Andrew Western
The Bill includes new and important safeguards, including new reporting mechanisms and independent oversight on the face of the Bill, to ensure we are being transparent about how the powers will be used proportionately and effectively. This Bill is estima...

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