§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will make it his policy to raise child benefit to £10.40 per week; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BurtWe are committed to increasing the current value of child benefit each year in line with prices. Child benefit will remain the cornerstone of our policies for family support and will continue to be paid to all families in respect of all children.