HC Deb 11 April 1973 vol 854 c304W
Mr. Douglas-Mann

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many children are in the care of local authorities in the greater London area primarily by reason of the lack of adequate housing for their parents.

Mr. Alison

The most recent information available centrally is that in the 12 months ending 31st March 1972 local authorities in greater London recorded family homelessness or unsatisfactory home conditions as the circumstances of reception into care in 1,166 caces.