Queens speech debate (third day) on health and welfare.

Queens speech debate (third day) on health and welfare.

How many operations against benefit fraud by minicab drivers have been mounted by the Employment Service since January 1991; how many investigations were carried out; how many minicab drivers were found to be claiming social security benefits; what was the value of the benefits saved; and what was the cost...

How many operations against benefit fraud by minicab drivers have been mounted by the Employment Service since January 1991; how many investigations were carried out; how many minicab drivers were found to be claiming social security benefits; what was the value of the benefits saved; and what was the cost...

What has been the change since 1992 in personnel involved investigating fraud and abuse of the unemployment benefit system; and if he will comment on the results that have been achieved including a comparison between the cost and the amount saved. - Text of letter from MEG Fogden of Employment...

What has been the change since 1992 in personnel involved investigating fraud and abuse of the unemployment benefit system; and if he will comment on the results that have been achieved including a comparison between the cost and the amount saved. - Text of letter from MEG Fogden of Employment...

If he will list (a) the total number of claims made to the Employment Service which were referred to adjudication, in each case giving the reason for referral to adjudication, (b) the total amount spent on adjudication services in the Employment Service and (c) the percentage of the Employment Service...

If he will list (a) the total number of claims made to the Employment Service which were referred to adjudication, in each case giving the reason for referral to adjudication, (b) the total amount spent on adjudication services in the Employment Service and (c) the percentage of the Employment Service...

If, in cases where jobseekers allowance claimants do not have right of appeal, this will be made explicit when the agreement is being drawn up and before the claimant is required to sign.

If, in cases where jobseekers allowance claimants do not have right of appeal, this will be made explicit when the agreement is being drawn up and before the claimant is required to sign.

What guarantees in respect of time-scales will be given to ensure that waiting times will not be detrimental to the financial wellbeing of the claimant whilst he or she is waiting for an outcome of the assessment undertaken for the purposes of entering into the jobseekers agreement. - (Holding answer...

What guarantees in respect of time-scales will be given to ensure that waiting times will not be detrimental to the financial wellbeing of the claimant whilst he or she is waiting for an outcome of the assessment undertaken for the purposes of entering into the jobseekers agreement. - (Holding answer...

What procedures will apply when a claimant thinks the jobseekers agreement is unreasonable; what minimum standards will apply in respect of time scales for referral; and if benefit will continue to be paid during this or any subsequent period of appeal. - (Holding answer 6 February 1995).

What procedures will apply when a claimant thinks the jobseekers agreement is unreasonable; what minimum standards will apply in respect of time scales for referral; and if benefit will continue to be paid during this or any subsequent period of appeal. - (Holding answer 6 February 1995).

If, where there is right of appeal for claimants seeking entitlement to jobseekers allowance, allowance or benefit will be paid at the full rate until the adjudicating officer gives a decision. - (Holding answer 6 February 1995).

If, where there is right of appeal for claimants seeking entitlement to jobseekers allowance, allowance or benefit will be paid at the full rate until the adjudicating officer gives a decision. - (Holding answer 6 February 1995).

In cases where the jobseekers allowance appeal tribunal decides in the claimant's favour and an amended agreement is signed, if entitlement to jobseekers allowance will be backdated; and if the tribunal decides against the claimant and he then signs the original agreement, if benefit will be backdated. - (Holding answer...

In cases where the jobseekers allowance appeal tribunal decides in the claimant's favour and an amended agreement is signed, if entitlement to jobseekers allowance will be backdated; and if the tribunal decides against the claimant and he then signs the original agreement, if benefit will be backdated. - (Holding answer...

What action he is taking in response to the Chief Adjudication Officer's report on the number of (a) decisions in 1993-94 which were unsatisfactory and (b) decisions regarding appeals against benefit disqualification in the past year which did not follow the prescribed procedures. - Text of letter from MEG Fogden...

What action he is taking in response to the Chief Adjudication Officer's report on the number of (a) decisions in 1993-94 which were unsatisfactory and (b) decisions regarding appeals against benefit disqualification in the past year which did not follow the prescribed procedures. - Text of letter from MEG Fogden...

What firms have been investigated by his Department or agencies in the last five years; and what was the reason in each case. - Inc figs and ref to Command Paper 2205. "The Government's Expenditure Plans 1993-94 to 1995-96; Employment Department Group and earlier papers". Inc fact that it would...

What firms have been investigated by his Department or agencies in the last five years; and what was the reason in each case. - Inc figs and ref to Command Paper 2205. "The Government's Expenditure Plans 1993-94 to 1995-96; Employment Department Group and earlier papers". Inc fact that it would...

What safeguards will be built into the jobseekers allowance appeals process to ensure that claimants are not coerced into signing the agreement against their will.

What safeguards will be built into the jobseekers allowance appeals process to ensure that claimants are not coerced into signing the agreement against their will.

What rights of appeal jobseekers allowance claimants will have to an adjudicating officer if they feel they are being required to agree to something they consider to be unreasonable.

What rights of appeal jobseekers allowance claimants will have to an adjudicating officer if they feel they are being required to agree to something they consider to be unreasonable.

What are the measures available to the Employment Service in respect of people it suspects of fraud on unemployment benefit.

What are the measures available to the Employment Service in respect of people it suspects of fraud on unemployment benefit.

In respect of claims for unemployment benefit, where payment was suspended pending investigation of whether the claimant had left a job voluntarily without just cause, what was the average length of time in 1993-94 and in each of the five preceding years (a) between the logging of the claim with...

In respect of claims for unemployment benefit, where payment was suspended pending investigation of whether the claimant had left a job voluntarily without just cause, what was the average length of time in 1993-94 and in each of the five preceding years (a) between the logging of the claim with...

In how many of the total number of unemployment benefit claims in 1993-94 and in each of the five preceding years benefit was (a) suspended, (b) suspended but subsequently reinstated by the adjudication officer and (c) suspended but reinstated on appeal. - Including text of letter from M.E.G. Fogden of...

In how many of the total number of unemployment benefit claims in 1993-94 and in each of the five preceding years benefit was (a) suspended, (b) suspended but subsequently reinstated by the adjudication officer and (c) suspended but reinstated on appeal. - Including text of letter from M.E.G. Fogden of...

What assessment he has made of the savings offered by photo-identity cards utilising smart card technology to reduce social security errors and fraud.

What assessment he has made of the savings offered by photo-identity cards utilising smart card technology to reduce social security errors and fraud.

Pursuant to 221 c214W, how many of cases of social security investigations in (a) England & (b) Yorkshire & Humberside resulted in identified overpayments (i) inclusive of prosecutions for fraud & (ii) exclusive of prosecutions for fraud. - Text of letter from Michael Bichard of Benefits Agency. Updates info given...

Pursuant to 221 c214W, how many of cases of social security investigations in (a) England & (b) Yorkshire & Humberside resulted in identified overpayments (i) inclusive of prosecutions for fraud & (ii) exclusive of prosecutions for fraud. - Text of letter from Michael Bichard of Benefits Agency. Updates info given...

How many individuals living in the Falkland Islands are currently in receipt of a British state retirement pension; what would be the additional cost of granting them inflation-proofed pensions; and if he will seek to conclude as soon as possible a reciprocal agreement in respect of the Falkland Islands. -...

How many individuals living in the Falkland Islands are currently in receipt of a British state retirement pension; what would be the additional cost of granting them inflation-proofed pensions; and if he will seek to conclude as soon as possible a reciprocal agreement in respect of the Falkland Islands. -...

What additional provision for annual recurring expenditure in his Department has been made following rulings of the European Court of Justice in each year since the implementation of the Single European Act. - Inc table.

What additional provision for annual recurring expenditure in his Department has been made following rulings of the European Court of Justice in each year since the implementation of the Single European Act. - Inc table.