§ Mr. Anthony Grantasked the Secretary of State for the Social Services how many illegitimate births were registered in England and Wales to persons aged (a) between 16 and 18 years and (b) under 16 years in each of the years 1970 to 1976 or the nearest available date.
§ Mr. MoyleThe number of illegitimate live births occurring in England and Wales were as follows:
Mother's age Year Under 16 16–18 years 1970 1,403 13,577 1971 1,513 14,173 1972 1,587 14,466 1973 1,678 13,772 1974 1,553 14,025 1975 1,512 13,779 1976 Not available Not available