§ 30. Mr. FallonTo 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 BradleyOur 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.