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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Whether HMG have formulated an industrial strategy &, if so, whether it has been recorded in any official publication which acquaints the public with the detailed proposals.
Whether HMG have formulated an industrial strategy &, if so, whether it has been recorded in any official publication which acquaints the public with the detailed proposals.
Asked by
Lord Benson
(Crossbench)
Answered by
Baroness Denton of Wakefield
(Conservative)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
9 November 1992
Answered on
9 November 1992
Subjects
Industry; Government assistance; Policy; Trade competitiveness
Date
9 November 1992
Reference
540 c4
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
In the years 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985 and 1990, what was; (a) the value of manufactured goods produced in the UK; (b) the value of manufactured goods exported from the UK; (c) the value of manufactured goods imported into the UK; (d) the value of world...
In the years 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985 and 1990, what was; (a) the value of manufactured goods produced in the UK; (b) the value of manufactured goods exported from the UK; (c) the value of manufactured goods imported into the UK; (d) the value of world...
Asked by
Lord Benson
(Crossbench)
Answered by
Earl of Caithness
(Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
20 October 1992
Answered on
20 October 1992
Subjects
Exports; Imports; Manufacturing industries; Staff; Manufactured goods; Trade
Date
20 October 1992
Reference
539 c79WA
House
House of Lords
What steps are proposed in order to eliminate defects in procedures in European Community for payment of refunds to traders in milk products as disclosed in opinion of Court of Auditors dated 22 April 1992 No 92/C101/01.
What steps are proposed in order to eliminate defects in procedures in European Community for payment of refunds to traders in milk products as disclosed in opinion of Court of Auditors dated 22 April 1992 No 92/C101/01.
Asked by
Lord Benson
(Crossbench)
Answered by
Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne
(Conservative)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
13 July 1992
Answered on
13 July 1992
Subjects
Dairy products; Fraud; Exports; EU action; Rebates; European Court of Auditors
Date
13 July 1992
Reference
539 c6
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
In the light of request by the Council of Ministers to the Court of Auditors dated 16th March 1992 concerning expenditure by the Community since 1988, how it is proposed to correct the unsatisfactory financial management & administration in the Community disclosed in opinion number 2/92 of the Court of Auditors dated 15th May 1992.
In the light of request by the Council of Ministers to the Court of Auditors dated 16th March 1992 concerning expenditure by the Community since 1988, how it is proposed to correct the unsatisfactory financial management & administration in the Community disclosed in opinion number 2/92 of the Court of Auditors dated 15th May 1992.
Asked by
Lord Benson
(Crossbench)
Answered by
Earl of Caithness
(Conservative)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
2 July 1992
Answered on
2 July 1992
Subjects
Audit; Fraud; EU budget; European Court of Auditors; EC Finance Council
Date
2 July 1992
Reference
538 c869
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
In the light of the deficiencies in the administration of the finances of the EC which were exposed in report of the Court of Auditors for the financial year 1990 & in a long series of reports of prior years, when HMG expect the administration of the finances of the EC to be conducted in a satisfactory manner & how this is going to be achieved.
In the light of the deficiencies in the administration of the finances of the EC which were exposed in report of the Court of Auditors for the financial year 1990 & in a long series of reports of prior years, when HMG expect the administration of the finances of the EC to be conducted in a satisfactory manner & how this is going to be achieved.
Asked by
Lord Benson
(Crossbench)
Answered by
Lord Brabazon of Tara
(Conservative)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
29 January 1992
Answered on
29 January 1992
Subjects
Audit; Accountancy; Expenditure; EU budget; European Court of Auditors
Date
29 January 1992
Reference
534 c1303-4
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
Further to 506 c399 & 427, with a view to curtailment of fraud in EC, how & when HMG expect to have in operation programme of reform.
Further to 506 c399 & 427, with a view to curtailment of fraud in EC, how & when HMG expect to have in operation programme of reform.
Asked by
Lord Benson
(Crossbench)
Answered by
Earl of Caithness
(Conservative)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
30 April 1990
Answered on
30 April 1990
Subjects
Fraud; European communities; EC Finance Council
Date
30 April 1990
Reference
518 c776
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
Publish the responses received on three Green Papers on the legal profession.
Publish the responses received on three Green Papers on the legal profession.
Asked by
Lord Benson
(Crossbench)
Answered by
Lord Mackay of Clashfern
(Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
16 May 1989
Answered on
16 May 1989
Subjects
Legal profession; Judiciary; Government
Date
16 May 1989
Reference
507 c1037
House
House of Lords