HC Deb 23 June 1992 vol 210 c139W
Mr. George Howarth

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what is his policy for assisting with water charges claimants with dependent children.

Mr. Burt

For most people expenditure on water is one of many items to be taken into account when managing a budget. Movements in the cost of water are incorporated in the index used to uprate the income-related benefits, including income support.