HC Deb 13 March 1985 vol 75 c144W
Mr. Dubs

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his latest estimate of the number of children living above the second floor in high rise blocks.

Sir George Young

Between 130,000 and 170,000 children are estimated to have been living above the second floor in England in 1982. Separate figures for high rise blocks are not available.