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Social Security Benefits: Convictions

Asked by Rupert LoweRestore BritainDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 14 January 2025UIN 22430

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what proportion of people convicted for their involvement in Pakistani heritage grooming gangs were in receipt of (a) Universal Credit and (b) another benefit when they committed their crimes.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

The requested information is not held.

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