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Q1
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The MP seeks to understand the government's efforts to reduce levels of fraud, which has been a persistent issue.
What steps he is taking to help reduce levels of fraud. The question highlights the importance of reducing fraud and its impact on lives, asking for specific actions being taken by the Government.
This Government have managed to get fraud down by 13% year on year, online and offline. The agenda continues with cutting fraud completely by the end of the Parliament through an ambitious approach.
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Specific steps or actions not detailed beyond the percentage reduction.
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Q2
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The MP is concerned about individuals falling victim to fraud and seeks measures to educate the public on recognizing fraudulent activities.
Would my right hon. Friend agree that the key to reducing levels of fraud is to help people understand what might be a fraud so they are not taken in by it? Is there more that we can do to help people spot the signs and avoid becoming victims?
We will launch a new comms campaign in a few weeks' time aimed at educating people on what constitutes fraud, ensuring they can claim help and support to avoid becoming victims.
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Specific details about the campaign's content or timeline are not provided.
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Q3
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The MP raises concerns about the adequacy of resources and expertise to tackle fraud, citing a constituent's case where a decision on charging took five years.
We do not have the necessary resources or expertise to tackle fraud. A constituent has waited five years for a charging decision after being a victim of fraud; their retirement was ruined waiting for police and CPS action. Does the Minister agree that lack of specialist resources causes unacceptable delays in justice?
This Government have introduced a new national fraud squad now almost fully recruited at 400, and increased funding to forces for fighting fraud. Some forces excel, like Avon and the City of London police leading nationally in fraud cases.
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Specific details about specialist resources or their impact on delays are not addressed.
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