§ Mr. Ray Powellasked the Secretary of State for Wales what has been the increase in the number of men under the age of 50 years who died from heart disease in Wales in the last 20 years.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsThis information is not readily available. I shall write to the hon. Member.
§ Mr. Ray Powellasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many deaths in Wales each year are attributed to heart disease.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsOver the past five years, just over 12,400 deaths were attributed annually to heart disease.
§ Mr. Ray Powellasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many units for the treatment of heart disease there are in Wales; what areas they cover; and which unit covers the Bridgend-Ogmore area.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsHeart disease is treated at district general hospitals throughout Wales. Patients from the Bridgend-Ogmore area would be served by the Bridgend general hospital. A specialised regional unit for cardiology and cardiac surgery is available at the university hospital of Wales, Cardiff.