HC Deb 25 November 1996 vol 286 c110W
Mr. Stott

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how much money has been allocated to the Benefits Agency in Wigan in order to fund the Spotlight on Benefit Cheats campaign. [5268]

Mr. Heald

The total estimated cost for all 14 current locations and the associated publicity is £3 million. We estimate that costs (excluding publicity) for spotlight activities in the Wigan area is £160,000.

Mr. Stott

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security in how many areas of the country the Spotlight on Benefit Cheats campaign is running. [5267]

Mr. Heald

The Spotlight on Benefit Cheats campaign is currently running in 14 areas of the country.