Subsection (2) applies if, as a result of an error on the part of the Secretary of State, support has been provided to a person under section 95 or 98.

The Secretary of State may recover from a person who is, or has been, a supported person an amount representing the monetary value of support provided to him as a result of the error.

An amount recoverable under subsection (2) may be recovered as if it were a debt due to the Secretary of State.

The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for other methods of recovery, including deductions from support provided under section 95.