HC Deb 08 August 1980 vol 990 c529W
Mrs. Faith

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will now announce who will be the chairman of the new social security advisory committee.

Mr. Durant

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will announce the name of the chairman of the social security advisory committee.

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

I am pleased to announce that Sir Arthur Armitage has agreed to serve as the first chairman of the Social Security Advisory Committee for a period of three years from 24 November 1980. Sir Arthur is presently vice-chancellor of the University of Manchester but will retire from that post in September 1980.

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