§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the total sum spent in Wales, in 1972 and 1973 on advertising family income supplement.
§ Mr. O'MalleyThe totals were, respectively £24,000 and £16,000 for the financial years 1972–73 and 1973–74. They
Where the rate of invalidity allowance is the Year Higher rate Middle rate Lower rate Where invalidity allowance is not payable 1971 … … … … 64.2 62.7 61.5 60.3 1972 … … … … 62.2 60.7 59.5 58.4 1973 … … … … 65.2 63.4 61.9 60.4 Notes:
1. Invalidity pension and invalidity allowance were introduced on 23rd September 1971.
2. The average earnings used are those of male, adult, full-time manual workers in manufacturing and certain other industries as determined by the Department of Employment's regular October inquiry. The benefit rates used are those applicable at the same times.