Ministry of Social Security (United Kingdom)
British government ministry
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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]
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Formed1966
Preceding agencies
- Supplementary Benefits Commission
- Ministry of Pensions and National Insurance
Dissolved1968
Superseding Department
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| Department overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1966 |
Preceding agencies |
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| Dissolved | 1968 |
Superseding Department | |
| Jurisdiction | United Kingdom |
| Headquarters | |
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
| 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 | ||
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