HC Deb 09 May 1978 vol 949 c422W
44. Mr. Grist

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what steps he is taking to prevent the denial of pension payments to persons who are entitled to them.

Mr. Orme

The Department's staff in local and central offices have full and detailed instructions about the implementation of the statutory provisions relating to the award of pensions and other benefits. Instructions also provide clear guidance on the reference of points of doubt or difficulty for resolution by higher authority at regional and headquarters level.