Post-war Credits

HC Deb 06 December 1949 vol 470 c1704

48. Mr. McAdam

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the total sums involved in recent prosecutions of persons obtaining payments of post-war credits by illegal means.

Sir S. Cripps

Since the beginning of 1948 proceedings have been taken against 41 persons involving total sums of £2,200.

49. Mr. McAdam

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer in how many cases claimants for the payment of post-war credits have been called upon to produce their birth certificates since the proposal to prevent fraud by such means was first suggested in the Public Accounts Committee.

Sir S. Cripps

I regret that this information is not available.