§ Mrs. Haymanasked the Secretary of State for Socal Services what steps her Department has taken to formulate a new benefit for one-parent families in view of the rejection of the guaranteed maintenance allowance; and if he will 288W publish a Green Paper on the possible scheme.
§ Mr. OrmeMy Department carries out preliminary studies of possible future developments in many fields including family support, and within that field those peculiar to one-parent families. I have no proposals to put forward at present, particularly since priority is being given to the Child Benefit Scheme. I shall consider the need for a Green Paper as and when the occasion may arise.