§ Mr. Geoffrey Johnson Smithasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is satisfied with the publicity arrangements acquainting the general public with their entitlement to child interim 380W benefit; and what is the estimated take up of this benefit.
§ Mr. OrmeYes. The figures suggest that some 80 per cent. of an estimated¼ million lone parents who stand to gain from making a claim are receiving child interim benefit.