Written question asked by Lord Field of Birkenhead (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 May 1989. It was answered by Peter Lloyd (Conservative) on Monday, 15 May 1989 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

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Untitled Written question

Question

To estimate cost of doubling the value of child benefit; & cost if benefit at this new level was made part of taxable income & saving on other social security payments - Incl table (holding answer 17 April 1989)

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

153 c77-8W;153 c79-80W

Session

1988-89

Subjects

Child benefit Costs Personal taxation Social security benefits Tax allowances Tax yields

Contains statistics

Yes