Mr. R. C. Mitchellasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if she will estimate how many families having received a £6 a week pay rise find themselves worse off than before the increase due to increased income tax and the elimination or reduction of benefits such as family income supplement, free school meals, rent and rate rebates; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. O'MalleyI shall publish any relevant information on this subject in theOfficial Report as soon as possible.