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Written question asked by Michael Meacher (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 November 1991. It was answered by Michael Jack (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 November 1991 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.


Untitled Written question

Question
What was the additional administrative cost of (a) introducing a two-tier child benefit in April 1991 and (b) making a half year increase in child benefit in October; and what was the yearly cost difference between paying a flat rate child benefit to every child and a two-tier benefit. - Michael Bichard chief executive of Benefits Agency will write to Member & copies will be placed in Library & PIO.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
198 c90W;198 c93W
Session
1991-92
Subjects
Child benefit Costs Social security benefits Uprating
Contains statistics
Yes