Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Treasury – in the House of Commons at 10:30 am on 25 January 2007.
Michael Moore
Shadow Secretary of State (Foreign Affairs)
10:30,
25 January 2007
Like other hon. Members, many of my constituents continue to suffer because of overpayment difficulties. I wish to raise one specific area. Does the Paymaster General agree that where a couple in an overpayment situation have separated and one has paid their share of what is due, it is invidious to pursue that person for the dues owed by their ex-partner, who has often separated in difficult circumstances?