HC Deb 18 October 1949 vol 468 c15W
Mr. J. L. Williams

asked the Minister of National Insurance to state for the most recent convenient date the number of children in Scotland and Glasgow, respectively, in respect of whom family allowances are paid; and the number and the approximate distribution by size of the families concerned in each case.

Mr. J. Griffiths

On 30th June, 1949, there were approximately 340,000 families in Scotland receiving family allowances in respect of some 590,000 children. The approximate distribution by size of family (including the elder or eldest child) was as follows:

  • Two children—56 per cent.
  • Three children—25 per cent.
  • Four children—11 per cent.
  • Five children or more—8 per cent.

Comparable statistics are not available for individual cities or towns.