HC Deb 09 December 1993 vol 234 c298W
Mr. Cryer

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many people are engaged in his Department in combating fraud; and at what annual cost.

Mr. Hague

I refer the hon. Member to the reply given by Mr. Michael Bichard, the chief executive of the Benefits Agency, to the hon. Member for Glasgow, Garscadden (Mr. Dewar) on 23 November at columns83-85.