HC Deb 02 May 2000 vol 349 c34W
Mr. Robertson

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will assess the practicability of introducing a 90-day limitation period for the recovery of overpaid sums by public bodies. [120353]

Mr. Timms

We have no plans to review the current rules on recovery of overpayments. The rules are designed to protect the public purse while also ensuring that the recipients of overpayments are treated fairly.