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The other discretional allowances, he said, would also be more
generous. The boarding charges for disabled children will be going up
to a maximum of $75 a month in addition to the basic level of public
assistance.
The maximum allowances for removal expenses will be revised from
$250 to $300 for a single person, from $500 to $600 for a family of two
to three people, and from $600 to $700 for a family of four persons or more.
In addition the allowance of $20 will be increased to $26 per
month for those who are provided with free board and lodging by friends and
relatives.
Mr. Clark said those at present receiving continuing special
allowances will automatically be paid the new levels from April 1 if they
cre receiving public assistance at that date.
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