HC Deb 03 April 1973 vol 854 cc49-50W
Mr. Knox

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the rate of infant mortality in Leek urban district

Mr. Ashley

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will take immediate action to assist the small minority of deaf people who are unable to receive any benefit from the present range of Medresco hearing aids.

Mr. Alison

A study has already started into the requirements of those who are severely deaf and unable to benefit from the present range of Medresco hearing aids.

Mr. Ashley

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will list the research studies being carried out by his Department in the hearing aid field showing (a) the date the investigation was started, (b) the date it is expected to be concluded, (c) the estimated expenditure, and (d) the names of the individuals and organisations who are involved or who have been consulted.

Mr. Alison

The following is the list of studies being undertaken:

in the two most recent years for which figures are available.

Mr. Alison

The provisional number of deaths of infants under one year of age in the Leek urban district was five in 1972 compared with six in 1971, which represent rates per 1,000 live births (infant mortality rate) of 17 (provisional) and 22, respectively.