HC Deb 21 December 1971 vol 828 cc283-4W
74. Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will undertake in future to make all announcements regarding disablement benefits, retirement pensions, annual and two-yearly reviews to the House of Commons before giving such information to the Press.

Sir K. Joseph

No such undertaking is needed. In the future as in the past I shall keep the House fully informed of any changes in benefits and pensions.