§ Mr. Squireasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what net increase in expenditure is envisaged when family income supplement is replaced by family credit, at current prices and benefit levels; and how much of this increase in expenditure will be devoted to compensation for the loss of free school meals.
§ Mr. NewtonNo decisions have yet been taken on the rates for family credit. We will provide a range of illustrative figures when the White Paper is published.