HC Deb 10 December 1974 vol 883 c81W
24. Mr. Pardoe

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if she will estimate the cost per annum of giving family allowances of £1.50 to the first child in each family.

Mrs. Castle

£500 million a year before tax. Taking income tax into account and assuming clawback as for other children, the net cost would be £220 million a year.