§ Mr. FieldTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) what grade of civil servant will head the National Benefits Intelligence Unit; [116024]
(2) how many years of experience in counter-fraud work the head of the new National Benefits Intelligence Unit is required to have. [116026]
§ Mr. RookerThe head of the National Benefits Intelligence Unit will be appointed to the senior civil service at Grade 5 level as will the head of the Central Organised Fraud Investigation Unit.
659WBoth posts will be advertised in the national press, and will be open to candidates with a broad range of backgrounds and experience.
While a specific number of years served will not be a requirement, previous experience will be an important factor in the selection process along with other factors necessary in making an appointment at senior civil service level.