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Written question asked by Vivian Bendall (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 July 1996. It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 July 1996 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.


Dept of Social Security

Question
What plans he has to means test child benefit. - We have no plans to means-test child benefit either for 16 to 18-year-olds or any other age group.
Answer

Mr. Bendall: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what plans he has to means-test child benefit; and if he will make a statement.[37008] Mr. Andrew Mitchell: We have no plans to means-test child benefit either for 16 to 18-year-olds or any other age group.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
37008; 281 c546W
Session
1995-96
Subjects
Child benefit Means-tested benefits