Clause 5 - Period of awards
Tax Credits Bill
5:15 pm
Mr James Clappison (Hertsmere, Conservative)
I am listening carefully to the hon. Gentleman. Does he agree that somebody who discovers that they have received an overpayment is in a difficult position and possibly in the way of temptation? Many cases of fraud may arise because people do not declare a change in circumstances when they should. The circumstances that the hon. Gentleman outlines could be difficult for the person concerned.