§ Sir Brandon Rhys Williamsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will publish figures showing for single non-householders in each London borough net spending power on supplementary benefit as a percentage 623W of net spending power earning £50, £75 and £100 a week, in 1987–88 and after introduction of the proposed community charge.
§ Mr. ScottThe table shows net spending power on supplementary benefit as a percentage of net spending power at a range of gross earnings, assuming no contribution is made toward domestic costs and that all entitlements are received.
Replacement rates (per cent.) for single non-householders April 1987 Weekly gross earnings Aged under 25 years Aged over 25 years £ 50 52 61 75 39 46 100 32 37 The position after the introduction of the proposed community charge will depend on the levels of the charge in each borough and the rates of benefit which will then be provided. These are still to be decided.