The Rt. Hon. Sir John Major KG CH

Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1990-1997

1983-1987 Parliament

Mr Major’s Written Parliamentary Answer on Population Statistics (Newham) – 10 June 1986

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on Population Statistics on 10th June 1986.


Mr. Leighton Asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what percentage of the population of the London borough of Newham live at or below the supplementary benefit level.

Mr. Major I regret that percentage information on the number of people living at or below the supplementary benefit level in individual constituencies is not available.