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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Gerry Sutcliffe (Labour). It was answered by Alistair Burt (Conservative) on Monday, 6 November 1995 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.


Dept of Social Security

Question
How many people are now living below the official poverty line; and what was the figure in 1979. - Inc figs.

Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
265 c586;265 c586-7 
Session
1994-95
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Distribution Income Low incomes Poverty
Contains statistics
Yes