HC Deb 18 June 1979 vol 968 cc426-7W
Dr. McDonald

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what increase he expects in the numbers of family income supplement recipients in 1979.80.

Mr. Prentice

The average number of family income supplement (FIS) beneficiaries will be affected by the increases in FIS which we are proposing to make in November. A further announcement will be made shortly.