§ Mr. ClappisonTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (1) what proportion of children were living in poverty defined as living below 50 per cent. mean income after housing costs, expressed as an average for the period(a) 1992 to 1997 and (b) 1997 to 2001; [40294]
(2) what proportion of the population was living in poverty, defined as living below 50 per cent. mean income after housing costs, expressed as an average for the period (a) 1992 to 1997 and (b) 1997 to 2001. [40296]
§ Malcolm WicksSuch information on low incomes as is available can be found in the publication Households Below Average Income 1994–95 to 1999–2000, a copy of which can be found in the Library. Data for the financial year 2000–01 will be published on 11 April 2002.