Family Income Supplements Bill

HC Deb 02 November 1970 vol 805 cc269-70W

72. Mr. Clinton Davis

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what proposals he has concerning the alleviation of child poverty.

73. Mr. McNamara

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he will introduce legislation to increase family allowances.

77. Mr. St. John-Stevas

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will make a statement of Government policy on family allowances.

87. Mr. Rose

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what steps he intends to take to relieve poverty among large families.

Sir K. Joseph

The Family Income Supplements Bill, now before the House, will help families of low paid workers. The Government is continuing to study the difficulties and needs of such families and the possibility of a later increase in family allowances is not ruled out.