§ 36. Sir J. Edenasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance what will be the nature of the review of social security schemes; how soon it will begin; what steps she will take to ensure adequate representation of the views of all concerned with social security schemes, both within and outside the State system; and if she will make a statement.
§ Miss HerbisonI cannot add to what was said in the Gracious Speech on this subject, but I should like to assure the hon. Member that I shall always be ready to consider views put to me by those concerned to improve our social security arrangements.
§ 37. Sir J. Edenasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance if it is 9W her intention to encourage the development of private occupational schemes to provide sickness and retirement benefits; and if she will make a statement.
§ Miss HerbisonI can assure the hon. Gentleman that the Government fully appreciate the important contribution to the welfare of employees made by schemes for sickness and retirement benefits.