Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 906022

Social Security Benefits: Fraud

Tabled: 21 October 2025

Answered: 27 October 2025

Named Day

Question

Torcuil Crichton

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to help reduce losses from fraud in the benefits system.

Answer

Andrew Western

The department has made strides in turning the tide on fraud and error in the benefits system, with the overall rates dropping since the peak in overpayments in 2022. We welcome the recognition of this progress in the NAO’s recent report. We will continue...

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