HC Deb 15 May 1978 vol 950 cc53-4W
Mr. Sproat

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what latest estimate he has made of that amount of child benefits payable at the new rates announced on 11th April 1978 that will go to families where the head of the family is earning above the national average wage, or the joint income of husband and wife is above the national average.

grants to local authorities to meet the full capital costs and assist with commissioning costs of new secure accommodation, and have issued two circulars informing authorities about this.