§ Mr. Meacherasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how much housing addition will be paid to non-householders in income support.
§ Mr. NewtonNone. As we have made clear, the proposals for income support would end the present distinction between householders and non-householders.
§ Mr. Meacherasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what rate of income support will be due to a couple where (a) one member and (b) both members are aged under 18 years; and what the amounts will be if they have a child or children or if they have responsibilities as a householder.
§ Mr. NewtonThe illustrative rates of benefit set out in the technical annex to Cmnd. 9691 assume a personal allowance of £36.40 for couples where both are aged under 18. If one member is aged 18 or over then the personal allowance would be the same as that for a couple over 18—£48. In both cases, a family premium would be payable to those with children.