Ministry of Social Security (United Kingdom)
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| Department overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1966 |
| Preceding agencies |
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| Dissolved | 1968 |
| Superseding Department | |
| Jurisdiction | United Kingdom |
| Headquarters | London |
In 1966, the Supplementary Benefits Commission (part of the National Assistance Board) was merged with the Ministry of Pensions and National Insurance to form the new Ministry of Social Security, as part of the Ministry of Social Security Act 1966.[1]
In November 1968, the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Social Security were merged to create the new Department of Health and Social Security (DHSS).[2]
Ministers
[edit]| Minister | Term of office | Political party | Cabinet | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Herbison | 6 August 1966 | 26 July 1967 | Labour | Wilson II | ||
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Judith Hart | 26 July 1967 | 1 November 1968 | Labour | ||
References
[edit]- ^ "The Cabinet Papers | Benefit reform". nationalarchives.gov.uk. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ^ "Records created or inherited by the Department of Health and Social Security and related bodies". The National Archives. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
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