§ 1. Mr. Haleasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance whether he has considered the case, reference M.C. 46758, submitted to him by the hon. Member for Oldham, West, in which the birth of an additional child has resulted in a reduction of social service benefits; and what action he proposes to take.
§ Mrs. ThatcherYes, but I cannot usefully add to the reply I gave the hon. Member on 25th November or the explanation in the letter I sent him the following day.