§ Mr. WillettsTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, pursuant to his answer of 4 July 2000,Official Report, column 164W, how many of the cases of people travelling to the Euro 2000 Football Championships investigated by the Benefits Agency have led to loss of benefits. [137774]
§ Mr. RookerFifty-two cases were investigated by the Benefit Fraud Investigation Service following referrals from the Belgian Authorities.
To date as a result of these investigations four claims have been withdrawn and two overpayments identified. There are a further six cases where investigations are still ongoing.