§ Mr. McCuskerasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many investigations into suspected or alleged offences of claiming unemployment benefit in Northern Ireland whilst working in the Republic of Ireland have taken place during the past five years.
§ Mr. CarterThe information is not available. Although investigating officers maintain records of the cases which they pursue, the records do not show whether the suspicions or allegations giving rise to the investigation were in respect of employment in the Republic of Ireland.