HC Deb 20 February 1961 vol 635 c10W
72 and 73. Mr. Gurden

asked the Minister of Health (1) how many illegitimate children were born to immigrant mothers in Great Britain in 1959; and what was the average cost to the National Health Service of these cases;

(2) how many illegitimate children were born to immigrant mothers from Eire, West Indies, Europe and other countries, respectively, in 1959; and what was the total cost to the National Health Service.

Miss Pitt

The country of origin of the mother is not recorded when a birth is registered.