§ Mr. Ieuan Wyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many women died of(a) breast cancer and (b) cervical cancer in each health authority area in Wales in 1992; and what are the corresponding figures for each year since 1986.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesThe number of deaths of female residents of each health authority in Wales where the underlying cause was(a) breast cancer and (b) cervical cancer for each year since 1986 are given in the following tables.
Health authority Per cent. Powys 3.4 South Glamorgan 3.1 West Glamorgan 1.3 Source: Health authorities annual accounts.
Notes:
1. Expenditure on administration is taken to be that covering authority administration and purchasing expenses.
2. 1991–92 is the latest year for which accounts information is currently available. It is not possible to provide figures for previous years on a consistent basis because of changes to the format of accounts as a consequence of the national health service reforms.