The Government has just admitted that a massive £3 Billion in benefits were overpaid last year as a result of fraud and error.

It is absolutely staggering to consider that a combination or fraud and errors are seeing such a massive waste in tax payers hard earned money. The Government really does need to get a grip of the situation.

Firstly they need to cut down on official error. It is incredible that officials appear unable to administer a system of their own creation.

Secondly at a time of recession with millions worse off and many in genuine need of support it is crucial the right people get help. At a time when we are all facing the impact of impending spending cuts it’s crucial that money isn’t being poured down the drain due to poor administration. That is obscene.

If they simplified the benefits system it would go a long way to addressing these issues. At present it would appear the officials don’t understand it, claimants can’t get whats due and fraudsters are the key beneficiaries of an over beaurocratic over complex system.