§ Mr. Batisteasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the size of the population of the United Kingdom forecast for each of the next 10 years, showing men and women separately, in each of the following age bands: (a) 0 to 15 years, (b) men 16 to 64 years, (c) women 16 to 59 years, (d) men 65 to 74 years, (e) women 60 to 74 years and (f) people over 75 years; and what proportion each band is of the total population for that year.
§ Mr. John PattenThe latest projections by the Government Actuary of the population in the United Kingdom for the years 1985 to 1995 are in the table.
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