HC Deb 25 July 1979 vol 971 c310W
Dr. McDonald

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the net cost of repaying each of the contributory and non-contributory non-means-tested social security benefits at half average earnings for a couple and a third of average earnings for a single person, assuming that children's rates are in creased proportionately at 1979–80 benefit rates; and what effect this would have on the numbers of each of the main groups in receipt of supplementary benefit.

Mr. Prentice

It may not be possible to provide all the information which the hon. Member is requesting, but I shall circulate in theOfficial Report what is available as soon as possible.

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