HC Deb 08 July 1974 vol 876 c397W
Sir B. Rhys Williams

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when she proposes to make a statement of her policy in regard to family endowment; and when she will bring into effect her intention to pay family allowances for the first child.

Mr. O'Malley

The Government are committed to introduce a scheme of family endowment, including the first child in the family. I shall make an announcement as soon as I can.