§ 54. Mr. Loydenasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if she will now raise the present limits of earnings-related benefit.
§ Mr. O'MalleyThe range of earnings on which earnings-related supplements are calculated is determined by the lower and upper earnings limits for contribution liability in the tax year relevant to the claim. From 4th January 1976 the maximum supplement payable rose to £10.27, based on average weekly earnings of £54 or more in the 1974–75 tax year; from 2nd January 1977 the maximum rate will rise to £12.18, based on average weekly earnings of £69 or more in the 1975–76 tax year.