§ Mr. Lawrenceasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what proportion of families eligible for family allowances do not at present claim them; and what is the total amount unclaimed.
§ Mr. MeacherWhile no precise figures can be given relating to the proportion of families or the amount unclaimed, the available evidence suggests that virtually all eligible families claim family allowances, except for about 3,000 families who have relinquished these allowances probably for tax reasons.