People claiming PIP and other work benefits "have nothing to worry about" with the upcoming Fraud Bill, the work and pensions secretary has said.
Liz Kendall told MPs on Monday that the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill, which could see some persistent welfare fraudsters being stripped of their driving licence among other punishments, will not affect anyone who is "genuinely entitled" to claim benefits.
The Bill seeks to allow the DWP to recover money directly from fraudsters’ bank accounts and have the power to obtain statements from people they believe have enough cash to pay back welfare debts, but are refusing to do so.