§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if his Departsions he has had, and with whom, concerning the statutory improvements of social security benefits in line with inflation; and if he will confirm that no changes are planned in this regard.
§ Mr. Patrick JenkinThe levels of social security benefits are a matter of continuing concern to any Government, and Ministers regularly receive and consider representations on these matters. I have nothing to add to the proposals embodied in the Social Security Bill now before the House.