HC Deb 20 October 1969 vol 788 c151W
Mr. David Steel

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what plans he has for a review of the present scale rate of supplementary allowance of £4 11s. for a person living alone.

Mr. O'Malley

I would remind the hon. Member that draft regulations providing for increases in the scale rates of supplementary benefit were debated and approved by this House on 3rd July. The new rates come into effect on 3rd November when the rate for a single householder will be increased by 5s. to £4 16s., plus provision for rent.