§ Mr. Johnasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what would be (a) the gross and (b) the net cost of raising one-parent benefit to £10, £20 and £30; how many people would be removed from eligibility for supplementary benefit and family income supplement in each case; and what revenue would be yielded in each case if the benefit were made taxable.
§ Mr. NewtonI will reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.