Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 83243
Social Security Benefits: Fraud and Maladministration
Tabled: 20 October 2025
Answered: 28 October 2025
Question
Sir John Hayes
Conservative — South Holland and The Deepings
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many full time equivalent employees in his Department are working on tackling (a) benefit fraud and (b) error.
Answer
Andrew WesternAs civil servants, it is our duty to ensure that public funds are spent appropriately and deliver public services that represent value for the taxpayer. Fraud against the welfare system negatively impacts public services and taxpayers as it draws funds aw...
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