§ Mr. RathboneTo ask the Prime Minister whether the views expressed in her written answer on child benefit given to the hon. Member for Eltham (Mr. Bottomley) on 17 March 1981,Official Report, column 55, remain her policy.
§ The Prime MinisterThe Government's policy on child benefit remains as set out in our last manifesto. As I have said on many occasions we stand by that commitment.