HC Deb 20 June 1969 vol 785 c174W
Captain Kerby

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if under his regulations children's allowances are payable in respect of the offspring of the second and subsequent polygamous wives of Commonwealth immigrants resident in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Ennals

The Acts relating to the National Insurance, Supplementary Benefits and Family Allowances Schemes each provide that if the appropriate qualifying conditions are satisfied account is taken of all dependent children irrespective of the marital status of the claimant.