HC Deb 27 July 1976 vol 916 c214W
53. Sir George Young

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what plans he has to pay child benefits in 1978.

Mr. Ennals

The Child Benefit Scheme is to start in a modified form in April 1977. The Order fixing the rate will be debated on Friday 30th July. The Government are participating in the working party set up by the TUC and the Labour Party to consider ways of implementing the full scheme.