Horizon IT System: Criminal Investigation
2026-05-31 · Home Office · 5450 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will ensure adequate funding for the police investigation into the Horizon IT System for sub-postmasters, including 93 year old Betty Brown.
Answer
The government is determined to ensure that justice is delivered as swiftly as possible. To date, the Home Office has provided over £6m of additional funding to support this investigation, including up to £2.8min 2026-27.