§ 62. Sir B. Rhys Williamsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will now increase family allowances.
§ 67. Mr. Meacherasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will now raise family allowances.
§ Sir K. JosephI have nothing to add to my reply to similar Questions on 2nd November.—[Vol. 805, c.269–70]
§ Mr. Meacherasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what increase in the family allowance would at present be required to restore its purchasing power to the level of April, 1968.
§ Mr. DeanNone. The present purchasing power of family allowances is greater than it was in April, 1968.