HC Deb 15 June 1995 vol 261 c625W
Mr. Hanson

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many cinidren are currently in care because of the imprisonment of one or both of their parents. [28226]

Mr. Bowis

The most recent information available centrally relates to 31 March 1994, when it is estimated that 380 children were looked after by local authorities in England because one or both parents were in prison—on remand or sentenced.