§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many families have now successfully claimed family income supplement ; if he is satisfied with the response to the publicity for this scheme ; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir K. JosephBy 6th July, 16,844 favourable decisions had been given on claims for Family Income Supplement. As the hon. Member knows, the scheme has not yet started and it would be premature to judge the response to the publicity campaign at present.