Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 4184

Universal Credit: Fraud

Tabled: 4 September 2024

Answered: 11 September 2024

Question

Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an estimate of the cost to the public purse of fraudulent Universal Credit claims.

Answer

Andrew Western

This government will not tolerate fraud or waste anywhere in public services, including in the social security system.We are determined to reduce fraud and error and are currently exploring all options on how best to achieve our goal. Latest estimates, in...

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