HC Deb 06 August 1980 vol 990 cc92-3W
Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will now make a commitment to bring unemployment, sickness, maternity and injury benefit up to their real value once they are brought into the tax net; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Chalker

The level of these short-term benefits will be reconsidered once they are brought into taxation, in the light of all the relevant factors, including the prevailing economic circumstances.

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