Ssani.gov.uk
Title
Department for Social Development - Homepage
Description
It has strategic responsibility for urban regeneration, community and voluntary sector development, social legislation, housing, social security benefits, pensions and child support.
Around 7,600 people are employed by the Department, approximately 91% of whom are located in the Social Security Agency and Child Support Agency. Public Expenditure allocation for 2006/2007 is £4,785 million, including £4,067 million Social Security Benefit Provision.
To provide a fair system of financial help to those in need and to ensure that parents who live apart maintain their children; encouraging personal responsibility and improving incentives to work and save.
Languages
English
