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Written question asked by Vivian Bendall (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 May 1995. It was answered by Ann Widdecombe (Conservative) on Thursday, 25 May 1995 on behalf of the Department of Employment.


Dept of Employment;Employment Service

Question
How many operations against benefit fraud by minicab drivers have been mounted by the Employment Service since January 1991; how many investigations were carried out; how many minicab drivers were found to be claiming social security benefits; what was the value of the benefits saved; and what was the cost of the operation. - Text of letter from AG Johnson of Employment Service Agency. Inc table.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
260 c726-7W
Session
1994-95
Subjects
Abuse Costs Fraud Inspections Staff Social security Taxis Employment Service
Contains statistics
Yes