Mr. BowlsTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what steps he is taking to monitor the effects of the social security changes of April 1988; and if he is inviting views from the public.
§ Mr. ScottI refer my hon. Friend to my reply to the hon. Member for Livingston (Mr. Cook) on 27 January at columns802–03. The views expressed by members of the public are carefully considered as part of the monitoring process.