HC Deb 16 March 1995 vol 256 c697W
Mr. David Shaw

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he intends to appoint a new chairman of the social security advisory committee.

Mr. Lilley

The current chairman of the social security advisory committee, Mr. Michael Bett, will be giving up his post following his appointment as First Civil Service Commissioner. He has agreed to continue as chairman until a suitable successor is found. I shall be advertising the post nationally.