HC Deb 27 January 1976 vol 904 c155W
15. Sir George Young

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if she will alter the structure of supplementary benefit so as to give greater encouragement to single parents who wish to work.

Mr. Meacher

We are considering whether the earnings disregard for single parents receiving supplementary benefit should be raised so as to allow them a greater advantage than at present from part-time work.