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 | | The figures which were released in response to a parliamentary question tabled by DUP MP Sammy Wilson showed that in North Down 13% or 2,800 children were living in poverty, when costs associated with housing are factored into the calculation, this figure rises to 20% of the child population of the area or 4,200 children. |
 | | Speaking today Councillor Weir said: “Once again the impression that exists surrounding North Down as an area of affluence and wealth has been shown to be a simplistic myth. |
 | | The shocking news that one child in five living in North Down is living below the poverty line demonstrates to us all that far from being a rich and well-off area, North Down is afflicted with enormous levels of social need and deprivation. |
| www.nddup.org.uk /press-content-2006/260206-weir-poverty.doc (363 words) |