Backdated payment taken to pay off debt. I had a bankruptcy order 2 years ago- is this right?

Hi there and welcome to the community 

I'm no expert on bankruptcy but the debt will probably be overpayment of a benefits so I'm not sure if this would have been written off

I suggest you find out what the debt is for then seek advice from cab 

Let us know how you get on 

woodbine said:

I seem to recall that a DWP debt would not have been part of your bankruptcy and that they are entitled to deduct any outstanding debt from back dated PIP

I thought that, however according to the stepchange link above, 

• Benefit overpayments (if they’re not fraudulent)

You need to find out what the debt was for and when it arose.

If it predates your bankruptcy you need to provide evidence to DWP of the bankruptcy and ask them to reimburse you for any monies incorrectly collected against debt that should have been cancelled.

If the debt is Tax Credit debt which has been passed to DWP for collection you will need to provide evidence of the bankruptcy to HMRC so that they can remit the debt because DWP will only act on instruction from HMRC.

I am amazed you managed to speak to them - they are notoriously difficult together of!