Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 7925
Social Security Benefits: Fraud
Tabled: 8 October 2024
Answered: 16 October 2024
Question
Steve Darling
Liberal Democrat — Torbay
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department plans to take to (a) protect and (b) support vulnerable people in relation to the new Fraud, Error and Debt Bill.
Answer
Andrew WesternSafeguarding vulnerable claimants is always a priority. All the powers included in the Fraud, Error and Debt Bill will include strong safeguards to ensure they are only used appropriately and proportionately – including new oversight and reporting mechani...
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