Al Pinkerton MP: written questions
4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress
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Written questions
Unemployment: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24855More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of excluding people aged 25 to 30 who are not in education, employment or training from NEET statistics on the identification of labour market disenga
Answer: The independent Office for National Statistics (ONS) is responsible for the definition of those who are not in education, employment or training (NEET). The ONS uses the Labour Force Survey to collect data on the number of NEETs in the UK. The quarterly r...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: FraudDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24853More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many of the 40 benefit-related investigations reported in the Department for Work and Pensions Annual Report and Accounts 2025–26 resulted in (a) dismissal, (b) referral to the police and (c) crimin
Answer: The Government Internal Audit Agency undertakes independent, internal disciplinary investigations on behalf of the DWP into allegations of internal fraud and other serious misconduct. Of the 40 benefit-related investigations completed by GIAA in 2025-26, ...
Answered 21 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: FraudDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24852More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how much of the £612,715.50 in proven losses reported in the Department for Work and Pensions Annual Report and Accounts 2025–26 has been (a) recovered and (b) written off.
Answer: The Government Internal Audit Agency undertakes independent, internal disciplinary investigations on behalf of the DWP into allegations of internal fraud and other serious misconduct. Of the 40 benefit-related investigations completed by GIAA in 2025-26, ...
Answered 21 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: FraudDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24851More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many of the 40 benefit-related investigations reported in the Department for Work and Pensions Annual Report and Accounts 2025–26 involved (a) employees, (b) contractors and (c) providers.
Answer: The Government Internal Audit Agency undertakes independent, internal disciplinary investigations on behalf of the DWP into allegations of internal fraud and other serious misconduct. Of the 40 benefit-related investigations completed by GIAA in 2025-26, ...
Answered 21 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: FraudDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24850More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, for a breakdown by (a) benefit and (b) type of misconduct of the 40 benefit-related investigations reported in the Department for Work and Pensions Annual Report and Accounts 2025–26.
Answer: The Government Internal Audit Agency undertakes independent, internal disciplinary investigations on behalf of the DWP into allegations of internal fraud and other serious misconduct. Of the 40 benefit-related investigations completed by GIAA in 2025-26, ...
Answered 21 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: FraudDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24849More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many claimants were affected by the 40 benefit-related investigations reported in the Department for Work and Pensions Annual Report and Accounts 2025–26.
Answer: The Government Internal Audit Agency undertakes independent, internal disciplinary investigations on behalf of the DWP into allegations of internal fraud and other serious misconduct. Of the 40 benefit-related investigations completed by GIAA in 2025-26, ...
Answered 21 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordUnemployment: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16271More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what support his Department provides to people aged 25 to 30 who are unemployed but do not fall within the NEET category.
Answer: The Department for Work and Pensions offers a range of employment support that those aged 25-30 can benefit from. This includes financial support through the Flexible Support Fund to help with interviews or starting work, and tailored, flexible support th...
Answered 15 Jul 2026
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