HL Deb 11 November 1999 vol 606 cc193-4WA
Lord Tebbit

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will give the total amount of payments made to the right honourable Christopher Patten or on his behalf in respect of his work in the production of his report on the Royal Ulster Constabulary. [HL4399]

Baroness Farrington of Ribbleton

The per diem allowance of £500 (plus VAT) was offered and paid to the right honourable Christopher Patten. He claimed for 88 days, which represented a part of the work he did as Chairman of the Independent Commission on Policing for Northern Ireland and his total allowance, therefore, was £45,590. In addition £10,469.85 travelling costs (mostly for visits to Belfast and for two overseas visits to the USA and the Council of Europe) and £1,671.90 expenses were paid.

Lord Smith of Clifton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many suicides were recorded in Northern Ireland for (a) males and (b) females under the age of 25 years for the year 1997–98. [HL4658]

Baroness Farrington of Ribbleton

Responsibility for the subject in question has been delegated to the Statistics and Research Agency under its chief executive, Mr Edgar Jardine. I have asked him to arrange for a reply to be given.

Letter to Lord Smith of Clifton from the Chief Executive of the Statistics and Research Agency, Mr E. F. Jardine, dated 10th November 1999.

You tabled a parliamentary question asking Her Majesty's Government how many suicides were recorded in Northern Ireland for (a) males and (b) females under the age of 25 years for the year 1997–98.

The table below provides the information requested.

1997 1998
Males Females Persons Males Females Persons
Under 25
years 24 6 30 23 5 28
Total 95 25 120 95 31 126

suicides and self-inflicted injury = ICD codes E950–E958

I trust this information is sufficient, however if I can be of further assistance please do not hesitate to contact me.