HC Deb 23 May 1979 vol 967 c131W
Mr. Ernie Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) what is his estimate of the number of people in Dundee, including their dependants, who according to the Government's definition are (a) living on the poverty line, and (b) living below the poverty line;

(2) if he will give the income limits that conform with the Government's definition of the poverty line.

Mr. Prentice

Poverty is a relative matter and we do not accept that a simple poverty line can be drawn.