§ Mr. Sproatasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) under what circumstances his Department does not claim restitution by a claimant found guilty of fraud of the full amount of which the claimant has defrauded the Department;
(2) in how many cases of prosecution by his Department for fraud where the accused has been found guilty, the Department has not claimed restitution of the moneys or value fraudulently obtained; and what was the total sum thus not paid back.
§ Mr. OrmeIn all cases where a claimant has been found guilty of fraud my Department claims repayment of the full amount by which he has defrauded the Department, though it is not always practicable to effect recovery. The further information requested is not available.