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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Campbell of Croy (Conservative). It was answered by Baroness Hollis of Heigham (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 April 2000.


Hollis of Heigham, Baroness

Question
Whether, in order to reduce fraud, they will in future require all local authorities to arrange with the Post Office for housing benefit correspondence not to be re-directed to other addresses, as already arranged in the present voluntary scheme.

Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
612 c554 
Session
1999-00
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Abuse Housing benefit Fraud Local government Post offices Postal services Social security benefits