§ Mr. Sproatasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether his Department has received the report from a Church of England "Bishop's Council for Social Responsibility" recommending that unemployment benefits should be higher than the national average wage; and what reply he has sent.
§ Mr. DeakinsThere is no record of this report having been received in my Department or in the Department of Employment, but if the hon. Member wishes to send me a copy I will consider its recommendations.