§ Dr. McDonaldasked 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. PrenticeIt 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.