HC Deb 04 May 1971 vol 816 c1155
15. Sir B. Rhys Williams

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services who are now the members of the National Insurance Advisory Committee; and what interests they represent.

Sir K. Joseph

Members of the National Insurance Advisory Committee are not appointed as representatives. Of the chairman and eight members, however, four are required to be appointed after consulting certain organisations. I will, if I may, circulate the names and the organisations consulted, in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Sir B. Rhys Williams

Would my right hon. Friend ensure in future that the Advisory Committee includes someone who is an expert on modern methods of handling data, including electronic data processing?

Sir K. Joseph

I would not like to give that commitment because my Department disposes of ample advice on that subject and the National Insurance Advisory Committee itself relates more to the substance of the insurance scheme.

Following is the information: Membership of the National Insurance Advisory Committee is as follows:
  • The Lord Evans (Chairman).
  • *Mr. W. C. Anderson, C.B.E.
  • †Professor J. A. Fairs.
  • Mrs. I. M. Howell, C.B.E., J.P.
  • ‡Mr. L. E. Kenyon, C.B.E.
  • Miss A. M. Patrick.
  • §Mr. D. H. Roper, O.B.E.
  • Professor R. M. Titmuss, C.B.E.
  • Mr. N. C. Turner.
  • *Appointed after consultation with organisations representing workers.
  • †Appointed after consultation with the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Northern Ireland.
  • ‡Appointed after consultation with organisations representing employers.
  • §Appointed after consultation with organisations representing Friendly Societies.