§ Mr. Barnettasked the Minister of Social Security what is the estimated cost of supplemental benefits in its first full year, compared with the cost of National Assistance in its last full year.
§ Miss HerbisonTaking into account the effect of the proposed increases in social security benefits announced last week, the estimated expenditure on supplementary benefits in 1967–68 is £372 million. The net cost of national assistance and non-contributory pensions in 1965–66 was £246 million.