§ 27. Mr. JackTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how plans for computerisation of the social security system will benefit claimants in Fylde.
§ Mrs. Gillian ShephardThe Department's plans for the computerisation of the social security system will benefit claimants in Fylde and the rest of the United Kingdom by introducing computer systems which will process claims faster, reduce payment errors and provide a quick and more efficient enquiry service.
§ 43. Mr. KnoxTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will make a statement on the progress of the social security computerisation programme.
§ Mrs. Gillian ShephardThe social security computerisa-tion programme is coming to fruition according to plan. The three major computer projects, the departmental central index, the pensions and income support computer systems have been piloted in 23 social security offices. A rolling programme of national implementation, which will extend the systems to all social security offices, will start this month.