§ Mr. PawseyTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how much was spent on benefit for single parent families in (i) 1979, (ii) 1990 and (iii) 1994–95 in equivalent terms. [3093]
§ Mr. Andrew MitchellThe information is in the table.
£ million 1979–80 1990–91 1994–95 Cash 730 4,680 8,884 At 1995–96 prices 1,874 5,574 9,128