§ Mr. Johnasked the Prime Minister if she will make a statement on the Government's policy towards proposals for the means-testing of child benefit.
§ The Prime MinisterMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Social Services announced on 2 April, at columns 652–53, that he was instituting a review of benefits for children and young persons. The inquiry team, led by my hon. Friend the Minister for Social Security will, in due course, invite evidence to assist them in their task.