HC Deb 01 April 1971 vol 814 cc435-6W
Mr. Meacher

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services on what basis it was decided that it was appropriate to raise the prescribed level for the family income supplement by £3.

Mr. Dean

The proposed increase was decided in the light of movement in prices and earnings and of other relevant factors.

Mr. Meacher

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many households among those now expected to be eligible for family income supplements at the new revised levels are estimated to be living above their supplementary benefit entitlement level.

in hospitals and institutions for care of the sick for each of the years from 1865 to 1964, inclusive, and how the figure for 1964 compares with that for the latest available year.

Mr. Alison

The following tables give such information as is available:

Mr. Dean

I regret this information is not at present available.