HC Deb 15 February 1978 vol 944 c265W
Mr. Brotherton

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what consideration is given in the payment of family income supplement as to whether families eligible for supplement include more than one wife.

Mr. Orme

I understand that the only effect of an additional wife on the assessment of family income supplement would be that her earnings, if any, would be taken into account in assessing the family's income. If the hon. Member has a particular case in mind, I would be glad to look into it.