§ Mr. FraserTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many affiliation orders have been granted in each of the last three years.
§ Mr. John PattenAffiliation orders ceased to be made from 31 March 1989 and orders for financial provision are now granted under the amended Guardianship of Minors Act 1971. Information for the period before such orders were abolished is given in the table.
Affiliation orders granted Year Number 1987 10,580 1988 11,410 19891 3,570 1 1 January 1989 to 31 March 1989.