As at December 2024, the Department had identified two possible incidents of fraud among its borrowers, relating to loans valued at £2.2 million.47 It told us that it considered the level of fraud in its COVID–19 loans to be relatively low, compared to other COVID–19 schemes, but that it was in no way complacent about, and was very focused on, this fraud risk.48 Engagement with professional sport

As at December 2024, the Department had identified two possible incidents of fraud among its borrowers, relating to loans valued at £2.2 million.47 It told us that it considered the level of fraud in its COVID–19 loans to be relatively low, compared to other COVID–19 schemes, but that it was in no way complacent about, and was very focused on, this fraud risk.48 Engagement with professional sport Type: conclusion | Number: 19 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: 5.1 The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. Target implementation date: November 2025 5.2 Every borrower is treated in line with the department's loan book objectives. The department maintains regular communication with its borrowers through its Loan Agents. The department has tai