§ Mr. Kirkwoodasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many deaths have been recorded in the Borders region each year since 1979 which noted hypothermia as the cause of death or as a contributory factor.
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§ Mr. John MacKayThe numbers of deaths in the Borders Region since 1979 showing hypothermia as the underlying cause or as a contributory factor are shown below:
Deaths from hypothermia (any mention) in the Borders Region, 1979 to 1986 Total all mentions Underlying cause Contributory cause 1979 3 1 2 1980 4 1 3 1981 5 2 3 1982 5 1 4 1983 2 — 2 1984 — — — 1985 3 1 2 1986* 3 — 3 *Provisional figures.