§ Mr. StreeterTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what decision he has made about the appointment of a new social fund commissioner; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ScottI am pleased to announce that Mrs. Rosalind Mackworth has agreed to serve as the Social Fund Commissioner for Great Britain for a further period of 18 months from 1 December 1993. I understand that Mrs. Mackworth has also agreed to act as Social Fund Commissioner for Northern Ireland.
Since taking up the post of Social Fund Commissioner in December 1987, Mrs. Mackworth has been instrumental in establishing the social fund inspectorate as a respected and independent source of review. I am sure that I can rely on Mrs. Mackworth to maintain and even improve upon her excellent record.