Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Benson (Crossbench). It was answered by Lord Mackay of Ardbrecknish (Conservative) on Wednesday, 23 November 1994.

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Mackay of Ardbrecknish, Lord

Question

Having regard to the report by the National Audit Office that the social security department paid approximately £600 million in error last year, for how many years has this state of affairs existed; and what changes of staff have been made and what other reorganisations are in progress of the department to prevent a recurrence. -

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Secondary information

Type

Oral question

Reference

559 c271-2 

Session

1994-95

Oral question type

Lead

Chamber / Committee

House of Lords chamber

Subjects

Department of Social Security Maladministration National Audit Office Social security Social Security Benefits Agency