§ Mr. D. J. Williamsasked the Minister of National Insurance to state for the most recent convenient date, the number of children in Wales in respect of whom family allowances are in payment; and the number and the approximate distribution by size of the families to which these children belong.
§ Mr. J. GriffithsAs at 30th June, 1949, there was approximately 156,000 families in Wales drawing allowances in respect of 252,000 children. The distribution by size of families is as follows:
- Families with 2 children (including the eldest)—61½ per cent.
- Families with 3 children (including the eldest)—24 per cent.
- Families with 4 children (including the eldest)—9 per cent.
- Families with 5 children (including the eldest)—3½ per cent.
- Families with 6 or more children (including the eldest)—2 per cent.