Question to the Home Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent discussions she has had with Police and Crime Commissioners on ensuring that fraud cases are investigated (a) effectively and (b) quickly.
The Home Secretary meets regularly with PCCs where a wide variety of topics are discussed including fraud.
Following the HMICFRS report on fraud, titled ‘Fraud: Time to Choose’, all PCCs provided a response to the Home Office. The Home Office is currently considering further engagement on the back of these responses.