Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 33889
Unemployment Benefits and Sickness Benefits: Fraud
Tabled: 26 February 2025
Answered: 6 March 2025
Question
Jim Shannon
Democratic Unionist Party — Strangford
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people have been sanctioned for claiming unemployment or sickness benefits whilst working and not declaring hours.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsThe department does not typically issue sanctions in these circumstances and a fraud or error penalty would instead be considered, where appropriate. We always encourage individuals to notify the department when a change of circumstances occurs, to avoid ...
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