HC Deb 08 December 1972 vol 847 cc537-8W
Mr. Eadie

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many children were put into care because their parents or guardians were homeless in the years 1969, 1970, 1971 and to the nearest available date; and if he will identify the county or towns with the numbers involved.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

Figures for 1972 are not yet available. The information for Scotland is as follows:

Number of children taken into care because family homeless during the year
1969 588
1970 625
1971 756

Since the information for county areas involves a very lengthy table, I am sending it to the hon. Member and placing copies in the Library.