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Fraud and error in the benefits system

Inquiry

This inquiry considers where errors occur in the benefits system, and the adequacy of steps being taken to reduce them. These steps may include internal Department for Work and Pensions processes, communication between departments and local authorities, and communication with claimants.

The inquiry will also consider new approaches to tackling benefit fraud, the implications for fraud and error of the introduction of Universal Credit and other welfare reforms, and lessons to be learned from the private sector, including on online fraud protection and data protection issues.

Staff contact: James Clarke, Committee Specialist, Tel: 020 7219 4835, Email: clarkeja@parliament.uk

Reports, special reports and government responses

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6th report - Fraud and error in the benefits system
Inquiry Fraud and error in the benefits system
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Response to this report
3rd Special Report - Fraud and error in the benefits system: Government Response to the Committee's Sixth Report of Session 2013–14
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3rd Special Report - Fraud and error in the benefits system: Government Response to the Committee's Sixth Report of Session 2013–14
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Oral evidence transcripts

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7 April 2014
Inquiry Fraud and error in the benefits system
Witnesses Lord Freud, Minister for Welfare Reform, and Mike Driver, Finance Director General, Department for Work and Pensions, Mr David Gauke MP, Exchequer Secretary, HM Treasury, and Nick Lodge, Director General, Benefits and Credits, HM Revenue and Customs.
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Oral Evidence
17 March 2014
Inquiry Fraud and error in the benefits system
Witnesses Local Authority Investigation Officers Group, Local Government Association, and National Housing Federation.
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Oral Evidence
31 March 2014
Inquiry Fraud and error in the benefits system
Witnesses Jan Smith, External Affairs Director, Callcredit Information Group, Simon Dukes, Chief Executive, CIFAS, and Sean Duffield, Partner and Public Sector Director, Nuance Communications.
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Written evidence

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Department For Work And Pensions (FAE0023)
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Nuance Communications (FAE0024)
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Cifas (FAE0021)
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  • Email: workpencom@parliament.uk
  • Phone: 020 7219 8976 | 020 7219 1679 (Media)
  • Address: Work and Pensions Committee | House of Commons | London | SW1A 0AA