HC Deb 04 May 1970 vol 801 c15W
Mr. Fortescue

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the gross cost of family allowances for the year 1969–70; how much of this will be recovered in general taxation and how much through reduction in child tax allowances; and what is the estimated cost of administering family allowances in the year 1969–70.

Mr. Ennals:

£342 million, £90 million, £95 million and £9 million, respectively.