§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what were the perinatal and infant mortality rates for Northern Ireland in 1979 and the first half of 1980 by health board areas.
§ Mr. AlisonI regret that this information is not yet available due to a number of factors, including industrial action by local registrars which has now ceased. When the information is available I will write to the hon. Member.