HC Deb 01 February 1973 vol 849 cc462-3W
Mr. Adley

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services by what percentage the populations of London and Bristol are likely to decrease or increase by 1980.

Sir K. Joseph

I regret that these figures are not available, but the population of greater London is currently projected to decrease by about 8 per cent. between 1971 and 1981.

Mr. Adley

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many people in Great Britain live within 140 miles of Foulness, and how many within 140 miles of the Welsh Grounds in the Bristol Channel.

Sir K. Joseph

The estimated numbers are about 25½ million and 35 million respectively.