Short-Term Benefits (Sick and Unemployed)

HC Deb 17 July 1973 vol 860 cc62-3W

44. Mr. Meacher

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the percentage size of the increase in short- term benefits for the sick and unemployed under the National Insurance Act 1972.

Mr. Dean

The standard rate of short-term benefit for a single person is increased by 8–9 per cent. and for a married couple by 9–2 per cent.