§ Mr. WicksTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what would be the rate of child benefit at April 1995 if it were uprated from its value on introduction in 1975(a) in line with the retail prices index and (b) in line with average earnings. [19699]
§ Mr. BurtThe information requested is in the table. Child benefit was not introduced until 5 April 1977.
Value for child benefit at April 1995, uprating its rate on introduction on 5 April 1977 (a) in line with retail prices index and (b) in line with average earnings.
Rate payable from 5 April 1997£ Uprated in line with retail prices index1 £ Uprated in line with average earnings2 £ First child 1.00 3.25 5.00 Second and subsequent children 1.50 4.70 7.00 1Using the General Index of Retail Prices (All Items). 2Using the Average Earnings Index (Whole Economy) Unadjusted.