BENEFITS INTEGRITY PROJECT

Early day motion 838, tabled 26 February 1998 by Mark Oaten (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 36 members.

That this House urges the Government to halt the current Benefits Integrity Project which has caused concern and distress amongst disabled groups and has resulted in a number of benefits being cut in error; further notes that the project has failed to identify widespread fraud; notes that a number of appeals against decision are currently pending; and urges the Government to review the project's effectiveness.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 24, Labour 7, Scottish National Party 4, Plaid Cymru 1.