HC Deb 03 April 1980 vol 982 c401W
Mr. Andrew F. Bennett

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what will be the future policy of his Department regarding the payment of supplementary benefit to unmarried mothers, in the light of the judgments on 31 March by Mr Justice Latey and Mr Justice Purchas on an appeal against a decision of the Derwentside magistrates.

Mr. Prentice

I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.