Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 April 2002. It was answered by Malcolm Wicks (Labour) on Thursday, 25 April 2002 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Dept for Work and Pensions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will breakdown the sentences received by those convicted of benefit fraud as a result of investigations carried out by the Benefits Agency in each year since 1997 by type; and in the case of sentences of imprisonment how many were sentences of (a) less than six months, (b) six to 12 months and (c) more than 12 months. - Information is not collated centrally on the terms of imprisonment. For info on types of sentences, ref to 379 c540W, 31 January 2002.

Answer: Mr. Clappison: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions if he will break down the sentences received by those convicted of benefit fraud as a result of investigations carried out by the Benefits Agency in each year since 1997 by type; and in the case of sentences of imprisonment how many were sentences of (a) less than six months, (b) six to 12 months and (c) more than 12 months. [45334] Malcolm Wicks: Information is not collated centrally on the terms of imprisonment. For information on the type of sentences, I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to him on 31 January 2002, Official Report, column 540W.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 45334; 384 c432W;384 c430W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Abuse Criminal investigation Convictions Fraud Social security benefits Sentencing Social Security Benefits Agency
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk