§ Mr. Fieldasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the total 304W expenditure on social security at 1977 survey prices for 1965, 1970, 1975, 1977 and 1978.
§ Mrs. ChalkerThe total expenditure on social security benefits(1) at 1977 survey prices is as follows:
Year £Million 1965–66 7,318 1970–71 9,068 1975–76 11,752 1977–78 12,808 1978–79 14,114 (1) Including contributory and noncontributory benefits, supplementary pensions and allowances, war pensions and family benefits.