Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Wednesday, 6 February 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 13 February 2002. It was answered by Baroness Primarolo (Labour) on Wednesday, 13 February 2002 on behalf of the Treasury.

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Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 31st January, 379 c515W, how many of the 28 prosecutions for tax credit fraud concerned tax credits obtained to the value of (a) less than £1,000, (b) £1,000 to £4,999, (c) £5,000 to £9,999 and (d) more than £10,000; and if he will give the same breakdown for the seven prosecutions which resulted in a custodial sentence. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Clappison: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the answer of 31 January 2002, Official Report, column 515W, how many of the 28 prosecutions for tax credit fraud concerned tax credits obtained to the value of (a) less than £1,000, (b) £1,000 to £4,999, (c) £5,000 to £9,999 and (d) more than £10,000; and if he will give the same breakdown for the seven prosecutions which resulted in a custodial sentence. [35256] Dawn Primarolo: The information is as follows: Prosecutions: (a) less than £1,000--nil (b) £1,000 to £4,999--20 (c) £5,000 to £9,999--5 (d) more than £10,000--3 Custodial sentences: (a) less than £1,000--nil (b) £1,000 to £4,999--2 (c) £5,000 to £9,999--2 (d) more than £10,000--3.

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