§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether unemployment, sickness and other short-term welfare benefits will be protected from any further cuts in public expenditure; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Patrick JenkinAs my hon. Friend the Under-Secretary said in her reply to the hon. Member on 3 November, no decision has been taken on the level of future upratings of these benefits.—[Vol. 991, c.408.]
§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether supplementary benefit will be protected from any further cuts in public expediture; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Patrick JenkinNo decisions have been taken on the level of future upratings of social security benefits—including supplementary benefit.