HC Deb 05 December 1978 vol 959 cc616-7W
Mr. Rooker

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the total increase in net expenditure on child benefit between April 1978 and April 1979, including the changes which took place in April 1978, November 1978 and the planned change in April 1979.

Mr. Orme:

Effect of all three changes in a full year:

£ million (Great Britain)
(i) Change in child benefit outgo 1,895
(ii) Change in tax revenue 715
Change in net Exchequer cost 1,180
(iii) Savings on other social security benefits 350
New resources added to family support 830