asked the Minister for Social Welfare the estimated cost in a full year to the Exchequer of a universal child benefit payment of £40 per month consolidated with existing child dependency rates and not subject to tax.
Written Answers. - Child Benefit.
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The cost in a full year of a universal child benefit payment of £40 per month, with child dependant allowances in the case of social welfare recipients being offset against the payment, and the payment not being subject to tax, is estimated at £260 million.