HC Deb 25 March 1980 vol 981 c517W
Mr. Peter Bottomley

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received against an increase in child benefit at least to compensate for inflation.

Mr. Peter Rees

[pursuant to his reply, 24 March 1980]: My right hon. and learned Friend has received many representations about the high level and cost of social security benefits; child benefit is such a benefit.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received from readers of the Daily Star about child benefit.

Mr. Peter Rees

[pursuant to his reply, 24 March 1980]: My right hon. and learned Friend has received letters and signatures of support from 4,110 readers of the Daily Star which my hon. Friend and Ms Deidre Sanders delivered to him.