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HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillMy Lords, all the amendments in this group relate to Clause 66, which defines an authorised officer. It would be a fair assessment of the position of the noble Baroness, Lady…11 Jun 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillIt is suggested to me that the actual amount, as touched on by the noble Viscount, is at least £55 billion, but I will be writing to all members of the Committee who are present.11 Jun 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillMy Lords, I am more than happy to write to the noble Viscount.11 Jun 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Finn, for raising the important issue of the annual reporting of the PSFA on both the use of the powers conferred on it in the Bill and…11 Jun 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillMy Lords, this is what I can say currently, but if there is additional clarification, I will come back to the noble Baroness. Mr Tom Hayhoe’s appointment is a fixed one-year…11 Jun 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillMy Lords, all these amendments pertain to deduction from earnings orders—or DEOs, as I shall refer to them from here. DEOs are a mechanism by which the PSFA can instruct an…11 Jun 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillThe noble Lord makes a very interesting point, on which I will have to reflect and come back to him, if that is okay.11 Jun 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillMy Lords, this has been a helpful and constructive debate. I shall just clarify some points that have been made and respond directly to some of the questions. I think I can answer…11 Jun 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillMy Lords, tackling public sector fraud is a foremost priority for this Government. Amendment 68D raises interesting points. It seeks to put some of the work that the PSFA does…11 Jun 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillMy Lords, I will add that to the list of things to write to noble Lords about, if that is okay.11 Jun 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillMy Lords, it does not look as though we are ending on an easy group for me. Amendments 75A and 79A, tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Vaux of Harrowden, and the noble Baroness, Lady…11 Jun 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillI am so sorry to have disappointed the noble Baroness, but I will be writing to all Members to answer the questions I have outlined.11 Jun 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill11 Jun 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillMy Lords, these amendments all pertain to the scope, application and oversight of the civil penalties measures. The measures have been designed using established cross-government…11 Jun 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillMy Lords, I have lots of bits of paper, and they are all written in my handwriting, which means that it will be even harder for me to read them—so bear with me. Amendments 56, 57,…09 Jun 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillMy Lords, before I outline the amendments in this group, I will refer to government Amendments 30, 31, 104 and 105, as your Lordships will have noticed that these have been…09 Jun 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillMy Lords, I turn to a group of amendments designed to remove duplication and bring greater clarity to certain parts of the debt recovery powers for the PSFA and the DWP.…09 Jun 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill09 Jun 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill09 Jun 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Finn, for raising those specifics and for the collegiate nature of her contribution, giving me enough time to get the appropriate…09 Jun 2025