HC Deb 14 July 1992 vol 211 c603W
Mr. Mike O'Brien

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how much money has been recovered by his Department in the first year of the recoupment of benefits under section 22 and schedule 4 of the Social Security Act 1989.

Miss Widdecombe

In the year to 31 August 1991 the compensation recovery unit recovered £11.4 million.

Mr. Mike O'Brien

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what is the cost to his Department of recouping benefits under section 22 and schedule 4 of the Social Security Act 1989.

Miss Widdecombe

I refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for Newport, West (Mr. Flynn) on 15 June at col.387.