§ Mr. Sproatasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many prosecutions there were in the last 12 months for which figures are available against persons claiming sickness benefits for part or all of a period in which they were on holiday.
§ Mr. OrmeRecords of prosecutions do not distinguish social security frauds committed by persons who are entitled to sickness benefit. It is not an offence to claim sickness benefit when on holi-408W day if the conditions of entitlement are satisfied.