HC Deb 23 February 1971 vol 812 c87W
62. Sir B. Rhys Williams

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will now increase family allowances.

67. Mr. Meacher

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will now raise family allowances.

Sir K. Joseph

I have nothing to add to my reply to similar Questions on 2nd November.—[Vol. 805, c.269–70]

Mr. Meacher

asked 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. Dean

None. The present purchasing power of family allowances is greater than it was in April, 1968.