§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many widows with(a) one child and (b) two children are currently in receipt of child benefit. [38447]
§ Mr. Andrew MitchellThe information is not available in the format requested. Such information as is available is as follows
As at 30 September 1995, there were 27,880 widows receiving an increase of widowed mothers allowance for one child, and 16,160 widows receiving an increase of widowed mothers allowance for two children. To receive an increase of widowed mothers' allowance, the widow must be entitled to child benefit.Of all widowed mothers allowance recipients, about 10,000 have a youngest child aged 16 or over.Note:
Figures exclude the small number of widowed mothers who receive child benefit but do not qualify for widowed mothers allowance.