HC Deb 05 December 1994 vol 251 c95W
29. Mr. Dunn

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security whether he plans to introduce a social security card for the payment of benefits.

Mr. Arbuthnot

In May my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State announced plans to move as rapidly as possible to an automated system for paying benefit at post offices. That will reduce costs for taxpayers, be more secure for customers and guarantee the future of post offices.