THE latest Family Expenditure Survey published by the Office for National Statistics found that household spending had increased to pound;360 a week - pound;10 more than last year. The rise in use of mobile phoes continues with 44 per cent of households owning at least one, compared with 16 per cent in 1996-97.
Reports compiled by Diane Spencer with the help of the National Children’s Bureau
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