§ Mr. Lomasasked the Minister of Social Security by what amount the present scale of family allowances would have to be increased to maintain their original purchasing power.
§ Mr. PentlandThe 8s. rate payable for a second child was introduced in September 1952, and the 10s. rate paid for third and subsequent children in October 1956. To restore the value of these rates at those dates would require the addition of 4s. 6d. and 3s. 7d. respectively.
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