§ Mr. Ralph HowellTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what would be the saving if no social security, housing, or welfare benefits other than child benefit were paid to any single person whose income was more than £65 per week and to couples married or otherwise whose income was more than £130 per week.
§ Mr. JackThe estimated savings in the income-related benefits are in the table.
Savings (£ million) Income Support 5 Family Credit 210 Housing Benefit 240 Community Charge Benefit 60 Comparable details are not held for benefits which are riot income related arid it is not therefore possible to give estimates for them.