HC Deb 09 November 1982 vol 31 c131W
Mr. Peter Bottomley

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the percentage increase in child benefit between April 1979 and November 1982.

Mr. Newton

46.25 per cent.

Mr. Squire

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is his latest estimate of the cost of each £1 increase in child benefit in 1983–84.

Mr. Newton

Approximately £550 million.