§ Q9. Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked the Prime Minister if she will ensure that the increase in child benefit in 1981 not only covers inflation but also represents an increase in real terms.
§ The Prime MinisterAs my right hon. and learned Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer said in his statement to the House on 24 November, a decision on the 1981 uprating of child benefit will be taken at the time of the Budget.