§ 88. Mr. Solomonsasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance to what extent she expects to eliminate the 104W means test principle, following her review of the social services.
§ Miss HerbisonAs my hon. Friend knows, our intention is to develop the system of benefits as of right based on the payment of contributions so as to reduce as far as is practicable the need for payments by reference to the means or personal needs of beneficiaries. I cannot forecast how quickly or how completely this objective will be achieved.