HC Deb 02 June 1997 vol 295 cc108-9W
27. Ms Moran

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if she will make a statement on the number of children in families dependent on income support. [903]

Mr. Keith Bradley

In August 1996 there were around 2.9 million children aged 15 and under living in families dependent on Income Support. Our priority is to develop a modern welfare system which promotes work incentives, reduces poverty and welfare dependency and strengthens community and family life.