HC Deb 21 February 1985 vol 73 cc586-7W
Mr. Yeo

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if it remains his policy that child benefit will be uprated in November 1985 based on price rises in the 12 months up to 6 May; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Whitney

A decision about the rate of child benefit will be taken at the usual time later this year.