HC Deb 26 January 1972 vol 829 c483W
Mr. Michael Cocks

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will raise the £2 disregard under the Supplementary Benefit Scheme and the £2 limit on therapeutic earnings with sickness benefit to a level which will restore their purchasing power to the original level.

Mr. Dean

These levels are kept continuously under review, but I have no statement to make about them at present.

Mr. Michael Cocks

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the current purchasing power of the £2 disregard under the Supplementary Benefit Scheme and the £2 limit on therapeutic earnings with sickness benefit in comparison with their value when the limits were set.

Mr. Dean

£1.50 and £1.16, respectively.