HC Deb 30 June 1986 vol 100 c418W
Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many children have been placed into care as a result of matrimonial care orders in each year since 1979.

Mr. Whitney

The information is given in the table.

Children admitted to the care of local authorities in England under section 43(1) of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973, 1979–84
During the year ended 31 March Number of children admitted
1979 524
1980 605
1981 527
1982 529
1983 400
1984 330