HC Deb 29 April 1993 vol 223 c494W
Mr. Duncan

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many deaths in the United Kingdom were caused by listeria in the last year for which figures are available; what comparable figures he has for other EC member states; and if she will make a statement.

Mr. Sackville

In 1991, there were 10 certified deaths from listeriosis in the United Kingdom. There are no comparable figures available for other EC member states.