HC Deb 12 December 1995 vol 268 c618W
17. Mr. Sumberg

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what plans he has to introduce a social security card for the payment of benefits. [3586]

Mr. Heald

We intend to phase in the replacement of order books and giros with benefit payment cards starting next year. We estimate this will save £150 million per year in benefit fraud when fully implemented.