§ Rev. Martin SmythTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many cases of possible fraud have been identified in agencies of the DOE (NI) since 1995; and what steps were taken to investigate them. [55575]
§ Mr. Paul MurphyThe Department of the Environment's response is set out as follows:
Rate Collection Agency(figures are only available for period 1 October 1997–9 October 1998)
40 cases involving fraudulent claims by members of the public; 10 cases referred to Fraud and Prosecution Branch, DHSS, for further investigation, the remaining 30 were resolved internally by RCA and action taken to stop the fraudulent claimsDriver Vehicle Testing Agency
1144W1 case involving the removal of cash from a till in 1997; case proven—further action pending.