asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many persons in Wales, at the last available date, were eligible for family income supplement; and how many of these had made a claim.

No estimates of numbers eligible for family income supplements have been made except for Great Britain as a whole. Up to 21st January, 1972, about 3,700 families in Wales had claimed this benefit successfully.

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many persons living in Cardiganshire were eligible for family income supplement; and how many of these had made a claim.

I regret that this information is not available.

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what further proposals he has for publishing to persons who are likely to be eligible therefor the provisions of the family income supplement scheme.

There will be further television and Press advertising, posters, leaflets and direct mail to make known the higher F.I.S. payments and income levels. There will be an official in each region who will review the publicity arrangements to ensure that all practicable efforts are made to see that people know of their entitlement.