Universal Credit: Fraud
Commons · Question 4184 · Tabled 4 Sep 2024 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 11 Sep 2024
Question
Asked by 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
Answered by Andrew Western, 11 Sep 2024
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...