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Mr. Ifor Davies
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the total sum paid to applicants from Wales for family income supplement; and what is the average payment per claim.
Mr. Dean
Payments of family income supplement to families in Wales currently amount to about £5,000 a week. The average weekly payment to these families is £1·70.