To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many child trust funds have been opened for children resident in (a) Newport East constituency and (b) Wales since their introduction. (303498)

The most recent constituency and regional level statistics on child trust fund accounts can be viewed on HM Revenue and Customs' website:

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/ctf/cons-stats-nov09.pdf

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/stats/child_trust_funds/dda-2009.htm