HC Deb 03 December 1985 vol 88 c207W
86. Mr. Maclennan

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what consideration he is currently giving to changes in the seasonal workers benefit regulations.

Child benefit Long-term benefits child additions
Date Actual at Apr 79 at Oct 85* Actual at Apr 79 at Oct 85*
£ prices £ prices £ £ Prices £ Prices £
November 1979 4.00 3.60 6.35 7.10 6.40 11.26
November 1980 4.75 3.17 6.53 7.50 5.86 10.32
November 1981 5.25 3.66 6.45 7.70 5.37 9.46
November 1982 5.85 3.84 6.76 7.95 5.22 9.19
November 1983 6.50 4.07 7.17 7.60 4.76 8.38
November 1984 6.85 4.09 7.20 7.65 4.57 8.04
* Based on the movement in the general index of retail prices at October 1985 the latest date available.