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Monday 11th November 2024

(2 days, 8 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Andrew Western Portrait Andrew Western
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The hon. Gentleman will be aware that nationality and country of origin are not factors in assessing benefit eligibility. We may look at that in future, but I would be delighted to follow up with him in writing about how we will take it forward.

Mark Sewards Portrait Mr Mark Sewards (Leeds South West and Morley) (Lab)
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When I speak to my constituents, from Lofthouse to Farnley, they are extremely concerned about the amount of money being lost to fraud and error in benefits. Can the Minister confirm a timeline and a plan to get back the £35 billion that has been lost since the pandemic?