HC Deb 07 November 1986 vol 103 cc649-50W
Mr. Leighton

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what proportion of children in the London borough of Newham are in local authority care; and what is the national figure.

Mrs. Currie

There were 520 children in care, which equates to 9.7 children in care per thousand population under 18 in the London borough of Newham as at 31 March 1984; the equivalent figure for England was 6.5. These are the latest figures available.