§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) upon what evidence he has concluded that there are only a few men claiming supplementary benefits for more than one wife; when the investigation was made; which areas were concerned; and whether they included the London borough of Newham;
(2) whether, as there are only a limited number, he will give the total of men who are claiming and receiving supplementary benefits for more than the wife nationally, and in the London borough of Newham;
(3) whether he is aware that there are no records of the number of men who have entered Great Britain with more
412Wto a current cost convention, companies should show, at least for a period, their results on a historic cost as well as a current cost basis, and my Department will be discussing this proposal with the accountancy bodies.