asked the Minister for Finance whether it is correct that the housekeeper allowance has remained static since 1949-50; and whether he will give consideration to increasing it in the coming Budget.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Housekeeper Allowances.
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For 1949/50 and subsequent years the housekeeper allowance has been £100. As to the question of increasing it, the Deputy will appreciate that I cannot indicate in advance what proposals my Budget statement may or may not contain.
I have a regular correspondent who gives me that reply every year.