HL Deb 26 February 1980 vol 405 c1328WA
The Lord Bishop of NEWCASTLE

asked Her Majesty's Government:

By how much it would be necessary to raise the level of child benefit in order to maintain its purchasing power as at April 1979, and whether they intend to restore its value in order to help families with children.

Lord CULLEN of ASHBOURNE

Fifty-eight pence, based on the retail price index for January 1980. Any future change will be announced at the appropriate time.