§ 36. Mr. Kenneth Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what further steps are being taken to reduce fraud and abuse of the social security system.
§ Mr. O'MalleyFraud and abuse must be tackled by sound day-to-day administration and by patient investigation of doubtful cases. We are constantly looking for ways of improving the effectiveness of this work, and if the hon. Member has any suggestions to put forward I shall be pleased to consider them.