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Written question asked by Lord Morris of Manchester (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 November 2004. It was answered by Lord Bach (Labour) on Monday, 8 November 2004.


Bach, Lord

Question
What research they have undertaken or commissioned on alleged abuse of the war pensions scheme arising from placing the burden of proof for entitlement on the Ministry of Defence, leaving the claimant only needing to raise a "reasonable doubt"; and what figures they have on the prevalence of such abuse in each of the past five years. [HL 4318]. (Letter in Library Dep 04/1856).

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 4318; 666 c56WA
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Armed forces Death Fraud Eligibility Injuries Research War pensions Veterans