The Department for Work and Pensions says it is 'committed' to tackling fraud and error in the benefits system, including recovering debts generated by PIP
The Department for Work and Pensions is vowing to combat fraud and error in the benefits system - including the recovery of debts incurred through Personal Independent Payments . The new pledge comes after Conservative MP Sir John Hayes queried the DWP about the measures being taken to "tackle people fraudulently claiming PIP".
"Details on the measures the Government will be legislating will be presented to Parliament in due course." The DWP provides benefits to over 23 million people across Great Britain, including 3.6 million on Personal Independence Payment . The most recent DWP report reveals that £90 million was lost to fraud and error in the PIP system in 2023/24.
Claimant error Claimant error refers to overpayments where claimants have provided inaccurate or incomplete information, or failed to report a change in their circumstances leading to an overpayment, but there is no evidence of fraudulent intent on the claimant's part. He elaborated by explaining that banks and financial institutions would only provide "limited information" to assist the DWP in verifying eligibility for benefits by highlighting potential discrepancies with the rules. The DWP minister added: "As set out by the National Audit Office, access to data is key to prevention and detection of incorrect payments.
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