HC Deb 07 March 2000 vol 345 c613W
Mr. Sanders

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what reports he has requested under section 139A of the Social Security Act 1992; and if he will make a statement. [112704]

Angela Eagle

My "right" hon. Friend the Secretary of State has, to date, asked the Benefit Fraud Inspectorate to inspect and provide 103 reports to him under section 139A of the Social Security Administration Act 1992, on the administration of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit by local authorities.