§ Mr. Leightonasked 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. CurrieThere were 520 children in care, which equates to 9.7 children in care per thousand population650W 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.