HC Deb 18 June 1979 vol 968 cc422-3W
Mr. Field

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will consider setting up an independent review of income maintenance provisions as a whole in the light of the widespread criticisms of the narrow remit of the review of the supplementary benefits scheme.

Mr. Prentice

No.

Mr. Field

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will make a statement about the Government's intended course of action on the review of the supplementary benefits scheme in light of the widespread criticisms of the review.

Mr. Prentice

I am studying the many comments and submissions received in response to "Social Assistance "and will make a statement in due course.