Written question asked by Christopher Gill (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 March 1997. It was answered by Gary Streeter (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 March 1997 on behalf of the Lord Chancellor's Department.

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Question: What plans he has to implement the recommendations in the Law Commission report, Restitution: Mistakes of Law and Ultra Vires Public Authority Receipts and Payments (Law Com. No. 227).

Answer: Mr. Gill: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what plans he has to implement the recommendations in the Law Commission report "Restitution: Mistakes of Law and Ultra Vires Public Authority Receipts and Payments" (Law Com. No. 227). [21456] Mr. Streeter: The Government have given careful consideration to the report, which makes recommendations falling under two quite separate heads. The Government have accepted the Law Commission's recommendations for general legislation on the restitution of benefits conferred under a mistake of law and will introduce legislation implementing those recommendations when a suitable opportunity arises. The further recommendations, relating to ultra vires receipts by public authorities, raise other issues, which we are now considering.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 21456; 292 c622W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Compensation Debts Overpayments Social security benefits Repayments Tax collection