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Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill

Asked by Martin WrigleyLiberal DemocratDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 23 April 2025UIN 45232

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will take steps to publish an updated impact assessment on the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill.

Answered by Andrew Western

The Department published its Impact Assessment with the introduction of this Bill on the 22nd January 2025. It can be found here: ImpactAssessment.pdf.

The Department has committed to produce a further Impact Assessment for the Eligibility Verification Measure within 12 months of Royal Assent of the Bill. There are no plans to provide a further Impact Assessment of other measures in the Bill beyond usual procedures.

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