Debate contribution: Social Housing Fraud

Debate contribution by Mr Gordon Lyons on 15 June 2026.

MLA: Mr Gordon Lyons
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 15 June 2026
Type: Debate contribution (made as a minister)
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Social Housing Fraud
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5614128

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Of course we need to make sure that housing fraud cases are accurate, and of course appeals processes should be in place. We will certainly make sure that people have the opportunity to give a true representation of their circumstances. Mistakes can happen, but it is important that we crack down on fraud, because, as has been pointed out, it has a significant cost to the public purse and, most importantly, denies homes to people who need them. I always say that we will have robust processes in place so that those who are doing the right thing will have nothing to fear.

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