§ Mr. Freudasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the total number of births in the United Kingdom during March and April 1978; and if he will publish the respective figures for March and April in each of the previous three years.
§ Mr. DeakinsLive birth occurrences in the United Kingdom in March and April—in thousands—were:
1975 122 1976 120 1977 110 1978 115 The figure for 1978 is a preliminary estimate and is subject to later revision.