Clause 3. — (the Supplementary Benefits Commission.)

Part of Ministry of Social Security Bill – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 13 June 1966.

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However, we are going even further, and I have made this clear before. It is the Government's declared intention that the Commission shall seek out particu- larly those amongst the old and the widows who may be entitled to financial help. Personal contact will be needed. A pensioner, on getting his pension book. will be informed of what help he can get in non-contributory benefits. If no letter is received by the Commission or the Ministry stating that the man or woman concerned does not want any help, personal contact will be made. That is not done at present. It is our intention that there shall be this further extension, and this will apply not only to the person who retires but also to the woman who becomes widowed.