House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Government’s Response to the PAFER Act 2025 Codes of Practice Consultation
14 May 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions
Proposed by Andrew Western Lab Stretford and Urmston
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At a glance
Key points
- Government published revised Codes of Practice following public consultation on the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025.
- Revised Codes aim to guide the operation and governance of new powers to identify, prevent, and deter social security fraud and error.
- Codes also aim to ensure effective debt recovery in line with the PAFER Act.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the Government's response to public consultation on Codes of Practice associated with the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025.
Action requested
The Government has published the revised Codes of Practice following consideration of public feedback. These codes aim to guide the operation and governance of new powers under the PAFER Act to identify, prevent, and deter social security fraud and error, and recover debt effectively.
Key facts
- The response reflects changes made based on public consultation.
- Estimated benefits over five years are £2.1 billion as scored by the Office for Budget Responsibility.
- These Codes of Practice support effective and proportionate application of PAFER legislation.