HC Deb 23 February 1966 vol 725 c116W
Mr. Duffy

asked the Minister of Health what was the live birth rate, per 1,000 estimated population, for the West Riding of Yorkshire for the year 1964; and how this compares with the national average.

Mr. Loughlin

The following is the Answer.

(i) Live birth rates per 1,000 estimated home population, 1964.
England and Wales 18.5
West Riding of Yorkshire Administrative County 18.6
County Borough (including York) 18.4
Total 18.5
(ii)Ratios of local rates to national rate (=1.00), after adjustment for difference in the sex and age structure of the populations.
West Riding of Yorkshire
Administrative County 1.02
County Boroughs (including York 1.01
Total 1.01