HC Deb 11 July 1972 vol 840 c273W
33. Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the latest percentage of persons claiming family income supplement of those who are eligible for such.

Mr. Dean

The number of families receiving family income supplement at the end of May was approximately 80,000. This represents roughly half the number estimated to be eligible; about three-quarters of those entitled to £2 a week or more were receiving the benefit.