Benefits up with prices
(IV.Z. Press Association) WELLINGTON. Social security benefits rose 28 per cent between December, 1972, and Septem- ( ber, 1974, whereas prices ; rose 20 per cent, the Minis- , ter of Social Welfare (Mr • King) said in Parliament i King) said in Parliament. Mr King was answering al call from the Opposition fori an increase in benefits toll tak:e account of the 3.7 perl cent third-quarter increase in the consumer price index. He said the previous increase in benefits had taken account of rising prices, and the next review of benefits would be taken in January.
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Press, Volume CXIV, Issue 33671, 22 October 1974, Page 24
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