Mr. Shoreasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to his reply of 11 July, Official Report, c. 256, and with regard to table 2.12 of the current public expenditure White Paper, how much of the total programme for social security in the fiscal year 1983–84, is covered by the pledge to compensate for price increases; and how much is not.
§ Mr. Lawson[pursuant to his reply, 18 July 1983, c. 66]: About 57 per cent. is covered by the pledge.
Mr. Shoreasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to his reply of 11 July, Official Report, c. 256, whether his pledge to compensate for price increases applies to (a) the long-term rate of supplementary allowance, (b) non-contributory retirement pensions and (c) child benefit.
§ Mr. Lawson[pursuant to his reply, 18 July 1983, c. 66]: The non-contributory retirement pension is covered by the pledge, but the long-term rate of supplementary allowance and child benefit are not.