HC Deb 18 March 1948 vol 448 cc266-7W
Major Lloyd

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will give a comparison in terms of purchasing power now and before the war of all benefits paid under social legislation.

Sir S. Cripps

Owing to the changes in the structure of our social legislation between 1938 and now, including many new benefits, it is not possible to make societies. It is intended in the light of the comparison which the hon. and the experience which he has gained to gallant Member seeks.