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Department of Health and Social Security and successors: Medical Division (Social...

Catalogue reference: BN 129

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BN 129

This series concerns discussions on policy changes and the interpretation of legislation which will impact on the work of the Medical Division.

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Reference

BN 129

Title
Department of Health and Social Security and successors: Medical Division (Social Security): Registered Files (MVI series)
Date

1976-1997

Description

This series concerns discussions on policy changes and the interpretation of legislation which will impact on the work of the Medical Division.

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference

MVI

Legal status

Public Record(s)

Language

English

Creator(s)
  • Department of Health and Social Security, Medical Division (Social Security), 1970-1988
  • Department of Social Security, Social Security Medical Division, 1988-1991
Physical description

26 file(s)

Access conditions

Open unless otherwise stated

Immediate source of acquisition

From 2009 Department for Work and Pensions

Custodial history

The Department for Work and Pensions became custodians of the series in 2001 when the department replaced the Department of Social Security, 1988–2001. The series was previously held by the Department of Health and Social Security, 1968-1988.

Accruals

Series is accruing.

Selection and destruction information

This series meets TNA's Acquisition Policy theme 2.2.1.5 Formulation and delivery of social policies, relating specifically to the adminstration of non-contributory benefits for sufferers of a medical condition.

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C16416/

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Department of Health and Social Security and successors: Medical Division (Social Security): Registered Files (MVI series)