HC Deb 23 July 1974 vol 877 c425W
Mr. D. E. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the total sum spent in Wales, in 1972 and 1973 on advertising family income supplement.

Mr. O'Malley

The totals were, respectively £24,000 and £16,000 for the financial years 1972–73 and 1973–74. They

Where the rate of invalidity allowance is the
Year Higher rate Middle rate Lower rate Where invalidity allowance is not payable
1971 64.2 62.7 61.5 60.3
1972 62.2 60.7 59.5 58.4
1973 65.2 63.4 61.9 60.4

Notes:

1. Invalidity pension and invalidity allowance were introduced on 23rd September 1971.

2. The average earnings used are those of male, adult, full-time manual workers in manufacturing and certain other industries as determined by the Department of Employment's regular October inquiry. The benefit rates used are those applicable at the same times.