HC Deb 17 May 1988 vol 133 cc413-4W
Mrs. Fyfe

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the value in real terms of child benefit at April 1988 in relation to its value at April 1979 based on the movement in the general index of retail prices during that period.

Mr. Scott

The information requested is not available as the general index of retail prices at April 1988 has not yet been published.