HC Deb 17 November 1997 vol 301 c83W
30. Mr. Fallon

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what plans he has to give more discretion to local benefits offices in the payment of social security benefits. [14661]

Mr. Keith Bradley

Our aims for welfare reform are to modernise the structure and delivery of Social Security and encourage financial independence while simultaneously promoting 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 are reviewing all major components of the social security system.

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