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Mr. Barnett
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what consideration he has given to the disincentive effect of all means-tested benefits; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. Dean
The possible effects of the withdrawal of income-related benefits as earnings rise are being studied in the course of the Government's examination of measures relating to family poverty generally.