Debts over 6 years old - DWP

Mimi_Arc_en_ciel

This is also on the benefits board where people have also replied.

SandyCheeks_2

Yes it would appear that in the long run Im not going to get away with not paying this debt am i! Im working at the moment and hoping to stay that way but i do receive working tax credit is that linked? looks like they will get it eventually out my pension anyway so better suck it up i spose!
thanks everyone for your help - much appreciated

fermi

If you really think there may be a mistake and this should not be owed or is already paid of, then give National Debtline a call. They should hopefully be able to tell you what steps to take to formally query and dispute the debt with DWP.

lmanthorpe

There has been a change in the law with the implentation of the Welfare Reform Act , a change that noone seems to have noticed.

Previously the DWP could only collect outstanding monies from you if you were in reciept of benefits, or if they took you to court, however, the Act now allows the DWP to contact your employers for any social fund loan regardless of how old itis, and they can insist your employer deducts the money from your wages.

There does not appear to be any right of appeal, now do they have to prove you owe any money, and even if you appeal I have been told, they will still take the money any way, basically we have no choice, and cannot do anything , although there is a maximum the can claim, but your employer can also charge you for making the deductions.

There are a number of websites Ive found which explain this