UK Parliament / Open data

Data Protection and Digital Information Bill

I can tell the hon. Gentleman that it is not the case that the DWP intends to focus on the state pension—and that is confirmed by my hon. Friend the Member for Corby. This is specifically about ensuring that means-related benefit claimants are eligible for the benefits for which they are currently claiming. In doing that, the identification and the avoidance of fraud will save the taxpayer a considerable amount of money.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
741 c880 
Session
2023-24
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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