Written question asked by Earl of Kinnoull (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 March 1997. It was answered by Lord Mackay of Clashfern (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 March 1997.

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Mackay of Clashfern, RtHonLord

Question

Statement on plans 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). - Includes fact that 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 when a suitable opportunity arises.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

579 c72WA

Session

1996-97

Subjects

Compensation Debts Overpayments Social security benefits Repayments Tax collection