HC Deb 14 July 1997 vol 298 c86W
Mr. Swayne

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what will be the total cost of her policy reviews. [7637]

Mr. Field

We are committed to modernising the structure and delivery of Social Security in order to encourage independence, social cohesion and well being; to develop an active welfare system which supports work, savings and honesty; and to help tackle effectively unjustifiable social and economic inequalities. To that end we will be examining the major components of the system. We will consult on specific issues in due course. In keeping with our commitment to manage within current cash plans, the costs of the policy reviews will be absorbed within the Department's existing running costs limits.