HC Deb 16 December 1971 vol 828 c178W
Mr. Ifor Davies

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the total sum paid to applicants from Wales for family income supplement; and what is the average payment per claim.

Mr. Dean

Payments of family income supplement to families in Wales currently amount to about £5,000 a week. The average weekly payment to these families is £1.70.