HC Deb 12 November 1974 vol 881 c64W
Mr. D. E. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the total number of children (a) in Wales and (b) in Great Britain for whom no family allowance is paid because they are the first or only child in their family.

Mr. Alec Jones

About 400,000 and 7,400,000 respectively.