Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to prevent the risk of fraud to residents of Solihull constituency.

The Government takes the issue of fraud very seriously and is dedicated to protecting the public from this devastating crime. Tackling fraud requires a unified and co-ordinated response from government, law enforcement and the private sector to better protect the public and businesses from fraud, reduce the impact of fraud on victims, and increase the disruption and prosecution of fraudsters. This is why, later this year, we will publish a new strategy to address the threat of fraud.

Over the next three years the Spending Review has allocated £400 million to tackle economic crime, including fraud. This is in addition to the £63 million allocated last year.

We are also working to improve the victim support system to ensure everyone receives the support they need to prevent further victimisation. The National Economic Crime Victim Care Unit (NECVCU) provides an additional level of support for people who report a fraud to Action Fraud. West Midlands Police are accessing the level 2 service, meaning constituents in Solihull have access to an enhanced service.