§ Mr. FavellTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how much was spent by way of benefit on(a) all families with children aged under 16 years for the last year for which figures are available.
§ Mr. Peter LloydSeparate information on family support for families with children aged under 16 years is not available. In 1988–89, it is estimated that, excluding unemployment benefit, social security support for all families with children totals almost £8.6 billion. Of this, approximately £3.4 billion is being provided for lone parents.