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Written question asked by John Whittingdale (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 November 1994. It was answered by Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom (Conservative) on Wednesday, 23 November 1994 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.


Dept of Social Security

Question
If he will update the information given to the honourable Member for Langbaurgh on 12th July, Official Report, column 573W, in respect of actions taken to establish and investigate inconsistency in information given in relation to claims for different benefits made by the same person. - Statement that Govt have authorised further exercises to extend the comparison of info held on computer files to include housing benefit; council tax benefit; retirement pensions; widow's benefit; invalidity benefit and severe disablement allowance.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
250 c175W
Session
1994-95
Subjects
Abuse Crime prevention Software Computers Government departments Personal records Social security Social security benefits