To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what estimate he has made of the level of benefit fraud in the Bolton area; and what targets have been set for the anti-fraud team in Bolton. - Including figures and ref to Safeguarding social security, copy in Library.

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what estimate he has made of the level of benefit fraud in the Bolton area; and what targets have been set for the anti-fraud team in Bolton. - Including figures and ref to Safeguarding social security, copy in Library.

Further to the Written Answer by Lord Whitty on 28 July (604 c205WA) whether "an international act of fare evasion" by London bus passengers is fraud or fraudulent behaviour. [HL 4462].

Further to the Written Answer by Lord Whitty on 28 July (604 c205WA) whether "an international act of fare evasion" by London bus passengers is fraud or fraudulent behaviour. [HL 4462].

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what number and percentage of jobseeker's allowance claimants have been proved to be claiming fraudulently in each of the last five years; and what savings have been made in each of these years as a result of benefit withdrawal in such...

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what number and percentage of jobseeker's allowance claimants have been proved to be claiming fraudulently in each of the last five years; and what savings have been made in each of these years as a result of benefit withdrawal in such...

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, If she will make a statement on measures to combat fraud in the provision of overseas aid. (Failed OPQ)

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, If she will make a statement on measures to combat fraud in the provision of overseas aid. (Failed OPQ)

Financial Services and Markets Bill. Committee stage nineteenth sitting (morning). Clauses 95 and 96 agreed to as amended. Clause 97 agreed to.

Financial Services and Markets Bill. Committee stage nineteenth sitting (morning). Clauses 95 and 96 agreed to as amended. Clause 97 agreed to.

Financial Services and Markets Bill. Committee stage twentieth sitting (afternoon). Clauses 98 and 99 agreed to as amended. Clauses 100 to 106 agreed to, with clause 103 agreed to as amended.

Financial Services and Markets Bill. Committee stage twentieth sitting (afternoon). Clauses 98 and 99 agreed to as amended. Clauses 100 to 106 agreed to, with clause 103 agreed to as amended.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what plans he has to introduce legislation to prevent trading and advertising of services by individuals who have been convicted for fraudulent behaviour in the provision of those services. - Includes ref to "Modern Markets" and Fair Trading Act 1973.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what plans he has to introduce legislation to prevent trading and advertising of services by individuals who have been convicted for fraudulent behaviour in the provision of those services. - Includes ref to "Modern Markets" and Fair Trading Act 1973.

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, if he will provide a breakdown of the expenditure on relaunching the Benefit Fraud Hotline; what is the period of the Fraud Hotline advertising campaign covered by the expenditure announced on 25th October. - Includes figure and table.

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, if he will provide a breakdown of the expenditure on relaunching the Benefit Fraud Hotline; what is the period of the Fraud Hotline advertising campaign covered by the expenditure announced on 25th October. - Includes figure and table.

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, when he expects to receive the report of the North Wales Child Abuse Tribunal of Inquiry.

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, when he expects to receive the report of the North Wales Child Abuse Tribunal of Inquiry.

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what proportion of benefits claimants receive benefits by (a) cash payment through the Post Office and (b) direct credit transfer; and what amount of benefit fraud arises from (i) cash payments and (ii) direct credit transfer. - Including figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what proportion of benefits claimants receive benefits by (a) cash payment through the Post Office and (b) direct credit transfer; and what amount of benefit fraud arises from (i) cash payments and (ii) direct credit transfer. - Including figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, When he last reviewed his target for the reduction of benefit fraud for the year 1999-2000. (Failed OPQ).

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, When he last reviewed his target for the reduction of benefit fraud for the year 1999-2000. (Failed OPQ).

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, What plans he has to improve co-ordination between the Benefits Agency and local authorities in combating fraud. (Failed OPQ). - Includes figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, What plans he has to improve co-ordination between the Benefits Agency and local authorities in combating fraud. (Failed OPQ). - Includes figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, how many calls have been received by the Benefit Fraud Hotline in each month since it was established. - Table given.

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, how many calls have been received by the Benefit Fraud Hotline in each month since it was established. - Table given.

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, if he will list the places in which and dates on which Searchlight on Fraud investigations have taken place since they were started.

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, if he will list the places in which and dates on which Searchlight on Fraud investigations have taken place since they were started.