HC Deb 11 December 1979 vol 975 c584W
36. Mr. Stoddart

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the value of the child benefit expressed at April 1973 prices.

Mrs. Chalker

£1.56, based on the retail price index for October 1979.

60. Mr. Rooker

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he proposes to increase child benefit.

Mrs. Chalker

I refer the hon. Member to my right hon. Friend's reply to the hon. Member for Oldham, West (Mr. Meacher) on 24 July.—[Vol. 971, c. 332–34.]