Briefing paper for the Minister of Social Welfare detailing administration, income maintenance and social services of the department. Begins with an introduction highlighting the desired government outcomes to be met by the department’s initiatives and activities. These activities are organised into the following classes: social welfare, war pensions and senior citizens. Administrative expenditure is provided for the three output classes for the financial years 1989/90 and 1990/91. Section one focuses on administration including legislation, departmental organisation and policy development. Section two details income maintenance providing information about the income maintenance programmes administered by the Department and includes rates and general features of the benefits they administer. Section three sets out the social services provided to families, young people and children including those with disabilities and the Maatua Whangai programme.