§ Mr. Iain Millsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what figures he has as to the number of children living with only one parent as a result of a broken marriage.
§ Mrs. ChalkerIt is estimated that in 1978 there were about 1 million dependent children living with only one parent who was either divorced or living separately from his or her spouse.
§ Mr. Fieldasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will give his latest estimate for the total number of fathers who head one-parent families with children.
§ Mrs. ChalkerIt is estimated that in 1978 there were about 100,000 fathers who headed one-parent families with dependent children.