§ Mr. SkinnerTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will outline the duties and responsibilities of the Under-Secretaries of State in his Department following the creation of the Benefits Agency; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NewtonThe duties and responsibilities of Under-Secretaries of State are contained in the list of ministerial responsibilities, a copy of which is available in the Library. Ministers remain fully accountable to Parliament for the work of the Department, including its executive agencies.