HC Deb 24 June 1971 vol 819 cc337-8W
Mr. Concannon

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what will be the daily rate of sickness and unemployment benefit after the rise in September for a man with a dependent wife and dependent children of 16 years, 14 years, nine years and two years of age.

Mr. Dean

Apart from any earnings-related supplement, a man with a dependent wife and four dependent children entitled to unemployment or sickness benefit will receive £2.37 for one day. The weekly rate will be £14.20.