HC Deb 17 April 1989 vol 151 cc56-7W
18. Mr. Rathbone

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security when he next plans to review the level of child benefit.

Mr. Scott

My right hon. Friend is required to review the level of child benefit each year, and he does this as part of his annual review of benefit rates. He will announce his decision to the House in the usual way in the autumn.

23. Mr. Knox

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what is the percentage of take-up of child benefit.

Mr. Scott

It is estimated to be 98 per cent.