HC Deb 15 December 1994 vol 251 c785W
23. Mr. Peter Bottomley

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when, in the past five years, he or his predecessors have announced increases in the level of child benefit.

Mr. Aitken

The information is in the table.

Date of Announcement Effective Date Announced by
24 October 1990 8 April 1991 Secretary of State for Social Security
19 March 1991 7 October 1991 Chancellor of the Exchequer
21 October 1991 6 April 1992 Secretary of State for Social Security
12 November 1992 12 April 1993 Secretary of State for Social Security
1 December 1993 11 April 1994 Secretary of State for Social Security
30 November 1994 10 April 1995 Secretary of State for Social Security