§ Mr. McKelveyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services under what statutory provision single mothers, legitimately claiming supplementary benefit and exercising their rights within the Supplementary Benefit Act 1976, are subject to investigation for fraud.
§ Mr. RossiThe Department is under a general responsibility to satisfy itself that social security funds are being properly disbursed. In the main, this responsibility is discharged through the normal processes of administration—for example, the taking and examination of claims. Where fraud is suspected—not likely, given the premises in the hon. Member's question—more detailed inquiries are necessary.