§ Mr. Canavanasked the Secretary of State for Social Services, whether he will take steps to increase the take-up rate of social security benefits.
§ Mr. OrmeThe Government keep under regular review the take-up of social security benefits and take steps to improve matters when necessary. For many of these benefits take-up poses no problem. The Supplementary Benefits Commission hopes to publish a pamphlet on the take-up of supplementary benefit towards the middle of the year.