HC Deb 28 November 1979 vol 974 c679W
Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many representations he has had concerning the uprating of child benefit next April and from whom.

Mrs. Chalker

I have received a small number of representations, including those from the right hon. Member for Brent, East (Mr. Freeson) and the Child Poverty Action Group.

Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services by how much child benefit would have to be increased to maintain its value as at April 1979 if uprated in April 1980.

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

The answer depends on the movement of prices over the period.