§ Mr. Brothertonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many inspectors were employed by his Department in detecting cases of fraudulent claims to social benefits on 1st July 1976; and what was the shortfall in the number of inspectors on that date.
§ Mr. DeakinsOn 1st July 1976 there was a shortfall of 26 in a total complement of 397 officers engaged solely on investigations were more serious fraud is suspected.