HC Deb 20 May 1982 vol 24 cc184-5W
Mr. McTaggart

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is his estimate of the percentage of families amongst the economically active population of the following status: a married man with two dependent children and a working wife.

Mr. Newton

It is estimated, from data obtained in the 126,800 general household survey, that in 1980 about 10 per cent. of economically active men aged 16 and over but under 65, had two dependent children and a wife who was working.