HC Deb 25 November 1997 vol 301 c528W
Mr. Amess

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what plans she has for new benefits and levels of benefits differing from those in force in April 1997. [14672]

Mr. Denham

Our aims for welfare reform are to modernise the structure and delivery of Social Security to 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.