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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Fighting Fraud in the Welfare System

19 May 2022 · Department for Work and Pensions

Proposed by David Rutley Con Macclesfield

Benefits & Welfare

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At a glance

Key points

  • The UK government is investing 613m over three years to combat welfare fraud.
  • The investment includes hiring more counter-fraud staff and improving data analytics.
  • A Fraud Prevention Advisory Group will work with external experts on new anti-fraud strategies.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the challenge of reducing fraud in the UK's welfare system.

Action requested

The minister announces a £613m investment over three years for additional counter-fraud staff, enhanced data analytics, and new investigative powers. A Fraud Prevention Advisory Group will be established to collaborate with external experts on innovative anti-fraud measures.

Key facts

  • Investment of £613m over the next three years.
  • Funding 1,400 more frontline counter-fraud professionals.
  • Creation of a new 2,000-strong team dedicated to reviewing Universal Credit claims.
  • Enhanced data analytics package for preventing and detecting fraud.
  • Estimate to stop £2.1bn in losses from fraud and error over three years.
  • New Fraud Prevention Advisory Group established.
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