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Written question asked by Tam Dalyell (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 October 1994. It was answered by Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom (Conservative) on Monday, 17 October 1994 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.


Dept of Social Security

Question
Pursuant to his letter of 20th July, POS (4) 3019/11 to the honourable Member for Linlithgow, when he expects to complete his examination of potential applications for information technology in the automation of benefit payments; and what study he has made of related attempts by individuals to obtain benefit by fraudulent means.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
248 c59-60W;248 c58-9W
Session
1993-94
Subjects
Abuse Software Computers ICT Payments Social security Social security benefits Automation