§ Mr. Nicholas BennettTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the total amount of benefits currently being paid by his Department to claimants who are living in vehicles attached to the convoy of itinerants currently in the Stonehenge area of Wiltshire; what steps. are taken by his Department to ensure that no benefits are paid in respect of fraudulent claims; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PortilloA total of £6,383.57 has been paid in benefit to claimants who were part of the convoy in the Stonehenge area of Wiltshire. All income support claimants are required to produce evidence of identity and all statements are subject to verification.