The Rt. Hon. Sir John Major KG CH

Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1990-1997

1983-1987 Parliament

Mr Major’s Written Parliamentary Answer on Supplementary Benefits – 20 December 1985

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on Supplementary Benefits on 20th December 1985.


Mr. Soley Asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what were the total estimated amounts defrauded from supplementary benefits for each year from 1979.

Mr. Major No reliable estimate is available of the extent of supplementary benefit fraud.