HC Deb 03 May 1994 vol 242 c490W
Mrs. Fyfe

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his estimate of the number of children in Scotland who go hungry every day.

Mr. Stewart

Such information about children in families is not available centrally. However, it is Government policy to target income support and other DSS benefits at those who are most in need, including low income families.

Mrs. Fyfe

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his estimate of the percentage of children in Scotland who are overweight.

Mr. Stewart

This information is not available.