§ Mr. William RossTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many medical cards were issued in Northern Ireland in each of the five weeks beginning 16 April, 23 April and 30 April, 7 May and 14 May and the five corresponding weeks in 1988.
§ Mr. Needham[holding answer 22 May 1989]: The information is as follows:
Week Commencing Number of Cards issued 1989 1988 16 April 1,372 527 23 April 785 516 30 April 845 555 7 May 1,789 840 14 May1 1,148 786 1 Up to and including 18 May.