§ 92. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Minister of Social Security if she will make a statement on the development during the last two months of her Department, indicating the measures taken and the number of persons assisted by ages, illness and indigence within the scope of her authority.
§ Miss HerbisonThe work of integrating the two former Departments is proceeding as quickly as practicable. Immediately, my Ministry has two big new tasks: firstly, to operate the scheme
VISITS ABROAD BY MINISTRY OF SOCIAL SECURITY MINISTERS DURING THE PAST TWO YEARS Dates Name of Minister Country Visited Purpose of Visit Cost† (1) November, 1964 Mr. Harold Davies, Parliamentary Secretary, accompanied by 3 officials.* Italy To attend Sixth European Conference of Ministers responsible for family affairs, at Palermo. £484 (2) May, 1966 Mr. Norman Pentland, Parliamentary Secretary, accompanied by 2 officials.* Luxembourg To attend Eighth European Conference of Ministers responsible for family affairs. £86 (3) October, 1966 Miss Margaret Herbison, Minister, accompanied by 2 officials.* Sweden To discuss with the Swedish Minister of Health and Social Affairs and with other authorities administering Swedish Social Security Schemes, the details and practical administration of those schemes. £305 * Includes, in each case, a Private Secretary. † Includes all members of the party.