§ 62. Mr. Meacherasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what investigations he is making to establish the disincentive registered by low-income 61W families from the accumulation of means-tested benefits restricted to such families.
§ Sir K. JosephWe are aware of the consequences which the withdrawal of means-tested benefits can have for a man's net income. This is a complex problem and we are considering how the more extreme effects can be mitigated.