§ 36. Mr. Greg KnightTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what is the latest figure for savings for 1988 as a result of investigations of fraudulent claims; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LeeThe net benefit saving from my Department's fraud investigation work during 1988 was £65 million.
101. Mr. Robert G. HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment how many people were prosecuted for benefit fraud offences as a result of investigations by unemployment benefit fraud officers between 1 April 1988 and 31 March 1989; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LeeAs a result of investigations into benefit fraud offences, my Department prosecuted 3,981 people during the period from 1 April 1988 to 31 March 1989.