HC Deb 24 November 1971 vol 826 c389W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services to what extent he estimates there will be an increase in the cost of welfare benefits to offset the rise in the cost of living consequent upon Great Britain's entry into the Common Market; and whether he will publish in the OFFICIAL. REPORT a description of the way his estimate was made.

Sir K. Joseph

The White Paper "The United Kingdom and the European Communities" (Cmnd. 4715) explained that the effect on the cost of living of joining the European Economic Community is likely to be small.