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1st supplementary on need for three-pronged attack.
1st supplementary on need for three-pronged attack.
Asked by
Lord Benson
(Crossbench)
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
29 November 1994
Subjects
Fraud; EU budget
Date
29 November 1994
Reference
559 c538-9
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
Having regard to the statement in the Queen's Speech on 16 November 1994 that HMG will promote budgetary discipline in the European Union and combat fraud, what proposals they will initiate to achieve that purpose.
Having regard to the statement in the Queen's Speech on 16 November 1994 that HMG will promote budgetary discipline in the European Union and combat fraud, what proposals they will initiate to achieve that purpose.
Asked by
Lord Benson
(Crossbench)
Answered by
Lord Henley
(Conservative)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
29 November 1994
Answered on
29 November 1994
Subjects
Fraud; EU budget
Date
29 November 1994
Reference
559 c538-9
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
1st supplementary on responsibility for error.
1st supplementary on responsibility for error.
Asked by
Lord Benson
(Crossbench)
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
23 November 1994
Subjects
Department of Social Security; Maladministration; National Audit Office; Social security; Social Security Benefits Agency
Date
23 November 1994
Reference
559 c271-2
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
Having regard to the report by the National Audit Office that the social security department paid approximately £600 million in error last year, for how many years has this state of affairs existed; and what changes of staff have been made and what other reorganisations are in progress of the department to prevent a recurrence. -
Having regard to the report by the National Audit Office that the social security department paid approximately £600 million in error last year, for how many years has this state of affairs existed; and what changes of staff have been made and what other reorganisations are in progress of the department to prevent a recurrence. -
Asked by
Lord Benson
(Crossbench)
Answered by
Lord Mackay of Ardbrecknish
(Conservative)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
23 November 1994
Answered on
23 November 1994
Subjects
Department of Social Security; Maladministration; National Audit Office; Social security; Social Security Benefits Agency
Date
23 November 1994
Reference
559 c271-2
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
1st supplementary on same.
1st supplementary on same.
Asked by
Lord Benson
(Crossbench)
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
29 June 1994
Subjects
Industry; Trade competitiveness
Date
29 June 1994
Reference
556 c774
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
Having regard to White Paper on competitiveness issued in May 1994, what measures HMGovt propose to convince many millions of persons engaged in industry that increased competitiveness is needed to support economy of UK. -
Having regard to White Paper on competitiveness issued in May 1994, what measures HMGovt propose to convince many millions of persons engaged in industry that increased competitiveness is needed to support economy of UK. -
Asked by
Lord Benson
(Crossbench)
Answered by
Lord Strathclyde
(Conservative)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
29 June 1994
Answered on
29 June 1994
Subjects
Industry; Trade competitiveness
Date
29 June 1994
Reference
556 c774
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
1st supplementary that European Parliament should not discharge 1992 budget.
1st supplementary that European Parliament should not discharge 1992 budget.
Asked by
Lord Benson
(Crossbench)
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
18 January 1994
Subjects
Accountancy; Fraud; EU budget; European Court of Auditors
Date
18 January 1994
Reference
551 c451
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
Having regard to the criticisms in the report of the Court of Auditors on the Community accounts for the financial year 1992 and similar criticisms in reports of earlier years, whether HMG consider that remedial action on the lines proposed in Select Committee Reports HL 27-1 of 21 February 1989 and HL 44 of 16 December 1992 would now be desirable.
Having regard to the criticisms in the report of the Court of Auditors on the Community accounts for the financial year 1992 and similar criticisms in reports of earlier years, whether HMG consider that remedial action on the lines proposed in Select Committee Reports HL 27-1 of 21 February 1989 and HL 44 of 16 December 1992 would now be desirable.
Asked by
Lord Benson
(Crossbench)
Answered by
Lord Henley
(Conservative)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
18 January 1994
Answered on
18 January 1994
Subjects
Accountancy; Fraud; EU budget; European Court of Auditors
Date
18 January 1994
Reference
551 c451
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
1st supplementary on manufacturing industry.
1st supplementary on manufacturing industry.
Asked by
Lord Benson
(Crossbench)
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
15 December 1993
Subjects
Industry; Policy
Date
15 December 1993
Reference
550 c1354-5
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
If, for the guidance of industry & the public, they are willing to divulge their existing policy for industry in a White Paper or other appropriate government publication.
If, for the guidance of industry & the public, they are willing to divulge their existing policy for industry in a White Paper or other appropriate government publication.
Asked by
Lord Benson
(Crossbench)
Answered by
Lord Strathclyde
(Conservative)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
15 December 1993
Answered on
15 December 1993
Subjects
Industry; Policy
Date
15 December 1993
Reference
550 c1354-5
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
Whether, in the light of an interview given by the President of the Board of Trade to a newspaper in April 1993 outlining industrial strategy, HMG believe it would be prudent for that strategy to be laid before Parliament for its consideration.
Whether, in the light of an interview given by the President of the Board of Trade to a newspaper in April 1993 outlining industrial strategy, HMG believe it would be prudent for that strategy to be laid before Parliament for its consideration.
Asked by
Lord Benson
(Crossbench)
Answered by
Baroness Denton of Wakefield
(Conservative)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
8 June 1993
Answered on
8 June 1993
Subjects
Industry; Policy
Date
8 June 1993
Reference
546 c703
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
1st supplementary on same.
1st supplementary on same.
Asked by
Lord Benson
(Crossbench)
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
8 June 1993
Subjects
Industry; Policy
Date
8 June 1993
Reference
546 c703
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
Supplementary on industrial policy.
Supplementary on industrial policy.
Asked by
Lord Benson
(Crossbench)
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
18 March 1993
Date
18 March 1993
Reference
543 c1552
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
In the light of 541 c718 concerning large losses suffered over a term of years by fraud in the DSS, whether improvements should be imposed in the financial administration of the department. - Includes figures.
In the light of 541 c718 concerning large losses suffered over a term of years by fraud in the DSS, whether improvements should be imposed in the financial administration of the department. - Includes figures.
Asked by
Lord Benson
(Crossbench)
Answered by
Lord Henley
(Conservative)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
4 February 1993
Answered on
4 February 1993
Subjects
Abuse; Department of Social Security; Fraud; Social security; Social security benefits
Date
4 February 1993
Reference
542 c345-6
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
1st supplementary on same.
1st supplementary on same.
Asked by
Lord Benson
(Crossbench)
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
4 February 1993
Subjects
Abuse; Department of Social Security; Fraud; Social security; Social security benefits
Date
4 February 1993
Reference
542 c345-6
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
Whether, in the interests of manufacturing industry, it would be desirable to publish a White Paper defining the government's industrial strategy.
Whether, in the interests of manufacturing industry, it would be desirable to publish a White Paper defining the government's industrial strategy.
Asked by
Lord Benson
(Crossbench)
Answered by
Baroness Denton of Wakefield
(Conservative)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
1 February 1993
Answered on
1 February 1993
Subjects
Manufacturing industries; Policy
Date
1 February 1993
Reference
542 c1
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
1st supplementary on same.
1st supplementary on same.
Asked by
Lord Benson
(Crossbench)
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
1 February 1993
Subjects
Manufacturing industries; Policy
Date
1 February 1993
Reference
542 c1
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
In light of announcement by Sec of State for Social Security on 9 Dec 1992 that he expected to save about £1 billion next year by elimination of fraud, for how many years has fraud on this scale existed. - Inc figures.
In light of announcement by Sec of State for Social Security on 9 Dec 1992 that he expected to save about £1 billion next year by elimination of fraud, for how many years has fraud on this scale existed. - Inc figures.
Asked by
Lord Benson
(Crossbench)
Answered by
Lord Henley
(Conservative)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
18 January 1993
Answered on
18 January 1993
Subjects
Abuse; Applications; Fraud; Social security; Social security benefits
Date
18 January 1993
Reference
541 c718
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
1st supplementary on same.
1st supplementary on same.
Asked by
Lord Benson
(Crossbench)
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
18 January 1993
Subjects
Abuse; Applications; Fraud; Social security; Social security benefits
Date
18 January 1993
Reference
541 c718
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
Supplementary on balance of trade & manufacturing industries.
Supplementary on balance of trade & manufacturing industries.
Asked by
Lord Benson
(Crossbench)
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
15 December 1992
Date
15 December 1992
Reference
541 c490-1
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords