HC Deb 30 October 1986 vol 103 c218W
Mr. Clay

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he can estimate the number of children in unemployed families for the latest date possible in Northern Ireland.

Mr. Needham

The information requested is not available in the form requested. However, on 12 December 1984 the number of children under 16 years in unemployed families receiving supplementary benefit was 76,500.