§ Mr. Peter Bottomleyasked 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 Bottomleyasked 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.