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 Giro Payments (Bank Charges) – 11 June 1986

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on Fraud Staff on 11th June 1986.


Mr. Craigen Asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will examine the problem which has arisen in the case of social security claimants who are incurring a bank service charge arising from the cashing of their Giro payment, details of which have been supplied to him by the hon. Member for Glasgow, Maryhill.

Mr. Major I have received the hon. Member’s letter and inquiries are being made. I shall reply to the hon. Member’s letter as soon as possible.