HC Deb 27 November 1989 vol 162 c140W
20. Mr. Rooker

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what consideration he gives to policy on the family in his conduct of social security policy.

Mrs. Gillian Shephard

We attach great importance to the role of the family, and have pursued policies which improve their living standards. Working families have seen significant increases in their take home pay and we have concentrated extra resources in social security on those families who most need them.