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Written Question
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: Fraud
Wednesday 20th September 2023

Asked by: John Hayes (Conservative - South Holland and The Deepings)

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many people have been prosecuted for fraud relating to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme as of 12 September 2023.

Answered by Victoria Atkins - Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

Ongoing criminal investigation activity by HMRC against the covid support schemes has been reported in HMRC’s annual report and accounts 2022-23, which can be found at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hmrc-annual-report-and-accounts-2022-to-2023. This ongoing activity has yet to be concluded within the criminal justice system and is subject to those timescales.

As of 12 September 2023, there has been one prosecution resulting in a conviction for fraud related to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS).

Non-Departmental Publication (Statistics)
HM Revenue & Customs

Jul. 17 2023

Source Page: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: quantitative research with employers (Wave 2)
Document: (webpage)

Found: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: quantitative research with employers (Wave 2)

Non-Departmental Publication (Statistics)
Evaluation Task Force

Apr. 24 2024

Source Page: The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme final evaluation 2023
Document: (PDF)

Found: The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme final evaluation 2023

Non-Departmental Publication (Statistics)
HM Revenue & Customs

Jul. 17 2023

Source Page: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: quantitative research with employers (Wave 2)
Document: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme quantitative research with employers Wave 2 Research Report (PDF)

Found: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: quantitative research with employers (Wave 2)

Non-Departmental Publication (Guidance and Regulation)
HM Revenue & Customs

Mar. 11 2024

Source Page: Statutory Paternity Pay: employee circumstances that affect payment
Document: Statutory Paternity Pay: employee circumstances that affect payment (webpage)

Found: Employees who were on furlough under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) These rules apply where

Non-Departmental Publication (Services)
The Insolvency Service

Nov. 15 2023

Source Page: Redundancy payments: director's questionnaire
Document: (webpage)

Found: Were you paid through a PAYE scheme? Were you paid dividends?

Non-Departmental Publication (Services)
The Insolvency Service

Nov. 15 2023

Source Page: Redundancy payments: director's questionnaire
Document: (webpage)

Found: Were you paid through a PAYE scheme?Were you paid dividends?

Departmental Publication (Statistics)
Department for Work and Pensions

May. 09 2024

Source Page: The Evaluation of the Restart Scheme
Document: (PDF)

Found: The Evaluation of the Restart Scheme

Select Committee
Department for Work and Pensions
 DYE0042 - Disability employment

Written Evidence Apr. 26 2024

Inquiry: Disability employment
Inquiry Status: Closed
Committee: Work and Pensions Committee (Department: Department for Work and Pensions)

Found: JCPs also host job fairs and careers events, supporting both job seekers and employers.

Select Committee
Versus Arthritis
 DYE0063 - Disability employment

Written Evidence May. 22 2024

Inquiry: Disability employment
Inquiry Status: Closed
Committee: Work and Pensions Committee (Department: Department for Work and Pensions)

Found: symptoms at work, and to effectively engage with their employer to address challenges and obtain job