Council apologises for serious admin error - 5/30/2000

Powys Council social services department has apologised for erroneously claiming an elderly man's wife had died.

Tuesday 30 May 2000 00:00

Powys Council social services department has apologised for erroneously claiming an elderly man's wife had died. The man was sent a demand for outstanding care charges after a mistake by an administrative assistant.

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