HC Deb 08 December 1969 vol 793 cc17-8W
Mr. More

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many cases of fraud on the Department on the part of members of the public have been established in the two years to 30th June, 1969; and if he will give an estimate of the number of additional such frauds that have, in fact, occurred during the same period.

Mr. Ennals

The number of people convicted of fraud against the Department for social security offences during the calendar years 1967 and 1968 were 4,130 and 5,909 respectively: no estimate of additional frauds can be made.