HC Deb 17 April 1978 vol 948 cc12-3W
Mr. Sproat

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what estimate he has made of the total money to be paid in child benefit, under the new rates announced on 11th April 1978, in the year 1978–19 and 1979–80, respectively.

Mr. Orme

In 1978–79 about £1,810 million and in 1979–80 about £2,775 million.