Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 27894
Social Security Benefits: Criminal Investigation
Tabled: 31 January 2025
Answered: 6 February 2025
Question
Martin Wrigley
Liberal Democrat — Newton Abbot
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will take steps to support benefits claimants who are being investigated by her Department but no longer have access to required information because it has been deleted by their bank.
Answer
Andrew WesternWhere DWP is conducting a criminal investigation into suspected fraud it may request relevant information from third parties. Information received may be presented as evidence if that investigation proceeds to prosecution. Requests for information must co...
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