Benefit underpayments target welcomed by Committee
5 August 2016
The Chair of the Work and Pensions Committee, Frank Field, has welcomed the DWP's (Department for Work and Pensions) change of heart on a target for benefit underpayments.
Such a target was recommended by the Committee in its 2015 Report on Benefit delivery. It has also been recommended by the Public Accounts Committee.
Chair's comment
Frank Field said:
"Benefit underpayments can cause unnecessary hardship. We have been concerned that they have been neglected by the Department and have been calling for a target. We therefore welcome this U-turn. We will monitor progress closely."
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