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Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 May 2002. It was answered by Malcolm Wicks (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 May 2002 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Dept for Work and Pensions

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many children in (a) 1997, (b) 1999 and (c) 2001 were living in households with an income below 60 per cent. of median. - Ref to Households Below Average Income 1994-95 to 1999-2000 National Statistics Press Release, in Library.
Answer

Mr. Clappison: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many children in (a) 1997, (b) 1999 and (c) 2001 were living in households with an income below 60 per cent. of median. [45292] Malcolm Wicks: Such information as is available can be found in the Households Below Average Income 1994-95 to 1999-2000 National Statistics Press Release, a copy of which is available in the Library.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
45292; 384 c869W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Children Families Income Low incomes Poverty
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk