Symposium on social security

Abstract

When I was asked to make some comments upon the White Paper entitled “Social Security” no indication was given as to the particular aspect with which I was expected to deal. The paper is of importance because it summarises in orderly fashion the present position of the work being done by the Welfare Departments. So far as it contains recommendations they appear mainly to be in the direction of increased benefits and the departmental method of dealing with their administration without introducing any radically new departure from the precedents already established. It is well arranged and clear and comprehensive.