HC Deb 15 January 1976 vol 903 c250W
Mr. John Garrett

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the present level of the guardian's allowance made by her Department; when it was last increased; and by how much.

Mr. O'Malley

Guardian's allowance is currently payable at the rate of £6.50 a week for each eligible child. The last increase, effective from 17th November 1975, was 85p a week.