§ Mr. TrickettTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what representations she has received about social security appeals procedures. [894]
§ Mr. Keith BradleyMy right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State, will be meeting the President of the Independent Tribunal Service His Honour Judge Bassingthwaighte shortly. We plan to modernise the Social Security system and make savings. The framework for decision making and appeals for the next century must be more streamlined, easier for customers to understand and staff to operate.
§ 28. Ms MountfordTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if she will make a statement about social security benefits appeals procedures. [904]
§ Mr. DenhamWe intend to bring forward legislation to improve current decision making and appeals arrangements for all Social Security benefits. Further details will be announced in due course.