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Written question asked by Darren Jones (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 March 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 26 March 2024 (named day). It was answered by Paul Maynard (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 March 2024 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Social Security Benefits: Fraud

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he has taken to ensure benefit fraud investigations do not result in discrimination.

Answer

All fraud investigations are conducted in line with current legislation including Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 and the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) 1984.

All staff in the department undergo Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) training. The training is provided to ensure everyone has the right level of skill and understanding to ensure equality of treatment for all customers.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
19427
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Fraud Discrimination Social security benefits
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk