HC Deb 13 January 1999 vol 323 c224W
Mr. MacShane

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will estimate(a) how many children are living in households which have below half average income and (b) how many children live in households headed by (i) a married couple, (ii) a cohabiting couple and (iii) a lone parent; and if he will break down the figures between (A) two working parents, (B) one working parent and (C) no working parent families. [64673]

Angela Eagle

[pursuant to her reply, 17 December 1998, c. 718]: The information is in the tables.

The estimated total numbers of children living in households below half average income for the financial year 1996–97 in Great Britain
Number of children (Million)
Before housing costs (BHC) measure of income 3.3
After housing costs (AHC) measure of income 4.5

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