HC Deb 16 May 1950 vol 475 c132W
41. Mr. Carmichael

asked the Minister of National Insurance the number of persons prosecuted in Glasgow for defrauding the National Assistance Board during the year 1949; and if she will state the percentage of these in receipt of National Assistance during the said period and the money involved.

Dr. Summerskill

Forty-six persons-less than one-tenth of 1 per cent. of the recipients of national assistance. The total sum overpaid was £614.