HC Deb 22 February 1951 vol 484 c232W
101. Mr. Hastings

asked the Minister of National Insurance what would be the additional cost of increasing children's allowances paid on behalf of children over five years of age to 7s. 6d. a week.

Mr. B. Taylor

The additional cost of increasing family allowances paid in respect of children over five years of age to 7s. 6d. a week is estimated to be about £17 millions in the financial year 1951–52.