HC Deb 06 July 1972 vol 840 c186W
18. Mr. Meacher

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what he estimates to be the total number of persons living at or below the supplementary benefit line at present in Northern Ireland; and what proportion this is of the total population compared to the corresponding proportion in Great Britain.

Mr. Channon

I regret that sufficient information to make such an estimate is not available.