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Written question asked by Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 9 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 June 2025 (named day). It was answered by Emma Reynolds (Labour) on Thursday, 12 June 2025 on behalf of the Treasury.


Financial Services Compensation Scheme

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of changing the terms of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme to reimburse legal costs for victims of fraud.

Answer

The rules governing the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) for consumers of failed authorised firms, including where those consumers have been the victims of fraud, are set by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). They are set out in the PRA Rulebook and FCA Handbook within the framework set by Parliament. It is for the FSCS to assess individual claims and provide appropriate compensation in line with those rules and depending on the circumstances of the claim and the regulated activity involved.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
58224
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Fraud Legal costs Financial Services Compensation Scheme Victims
Link
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