§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if, in view of the loss to central funds when Giros are fraudulently cashed by those other than the intended recipients, she will institute a departmental inquiry with a view to improving security in the present method of posting out and paying a number of benefits through Giro.
§ Mr. O'MalleyThere is a continuing review of all procedures connected with the prevention of benefit fraud. Special attention is already being given to new methods of countering the irregular encashment of girocheques.