HC Deb 08 July 1980 vol 988 cc146-7W
Dr. Roger Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will consider implementing the report of the Royal College of General Practitioners in regard to the improved counselling and surveillance of diabetics in the community, including the participation of community nurses and non-professionals.

Sir George Young

I understand that these issues are discussed in a draft

DEATHS FROM DIABETES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM 1970–79
Year England and Wales Scotland Northern Ireland United Kingdom
1970 4,683 740 156 5,579
1971 4,893 694 144 5,731
1972 5,310 708 183 6,201
1973 5,127 661 185 5,973
1974 5,142 633 119 5,894
1975 5,094 678 97 5,869
1976 5,077 633 106 5,816
1977 4,889 645 61 5,595
1978 4,896 635 79* 5,610*
1979* 4,809 648 N.A. N.A.
* Provisional.