§ Colonel DAYasked the Minister of Health the number of widows in England, 2461W Scotland and Wales; and, if possible, the number of fatherless children and orphans under 14 years of age, respectively?
CENSUS, 1921—ENGLAND AND WALES. — Widows. Children under 14 years. Father dead. Mother dead. Both parents dead. England … … … 1,528,093 613,531 208,581 43,548 Wales and Monmouth … … … 93,665 41,224 20,615 3,297 Total … … … 1,621,758 654,755 229,196 46,845 As regards the Scottish figures, perhaps the hon. and gallant Member will address an inquiry to the Secretary for Scotland.