Written question asked by Nigel Evans (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 January 1997. It was answered by Oliver Heald (Conservative) on Tuesday, 28 January 1997 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security

Question: What representations he has received concerning the use of traditional methods in combating benefit fraud. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Nigel Evans: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what representations he has received concerning the use of traditional methods in combating benefit fraud. [11381] Mr. Heald: My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State regularly receives correspondence on a range of fraud issues. The Government have made cracking down on fraud a top priority and this year fraud investigation and anti-fraud initiatives are forecast to result in the detection of about £1 1/2 billion fraud.

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