§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked 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. WhitneyThe 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