§ 15. Mrs. LaitTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what is the current real rate of growth of social security spending and what were the figures in 1992–93. [3584]
§ Mr. LilleySocial security spending has grown on average by almost 5 per cent. a year faster than inflation since the welfare state was established. Over the next three years it is expected to grow by just over 1 per cent. a year.