Social Security Schemes (Review)

HC Deb 28 November 1966 vol 737 c5

6. Mr. Hamling

asked the Minister of Social Security when the report on the review of the social security system will be received by her Department.

Miss Herbison

Measures arising from the Government's review of the social security schemes have been brought forward as they have become ready, and this will continue.

Mr. Hamling

Does my right hon. Friend recall that a major research was promised two years ago and the House is still awaiting this major report?

Miss Herbison

At no time have we said that a major report would be supplied. The review has been going on since we came into office in October, 1964, and as each part of the review was completed we have brought measures before the House so that people may benefit rather than wait until every part of the social security system has been reviewed. We intend to carry on in that way.