Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Greg Hands (Conservative). It was answered on Monday, 23 April 2007 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Income Support Fraud
- Question
- Everybody living in Hammersmith and Fulham—except, it seems, the Secretary of State—is baffled by the unwillingness of the Department to investigate past and present claims for income support and other benefits by former local resident, Abu Hamza, and his family. Despite owning various properties, receiving rental income and buying a flat in Hammersmith with £75,000 in cash, there has never been a DWP investigation. Will the Secretary of State tell us why?
- Answer
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My understanding is that inquiries have been made into whether fraud or criminal activity has taken place. We have not found any evidence yet.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 459 c640
- Session
- 2006-07
- Oral question type
- 1st Supplementary
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Fraud Income support Social security benefits Abu Hamza Crime prevention
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