§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will list the perinatal and infant mortality rates for England in 1977 by social class, parity and age of mother.
§ Sir George YoungThe perinatal and infant mortality rate for England in 1977 by social class, parity and age of mother was issued in OPCS monitor 79/2 on 26 June 1979. A copy is in the Library.
§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will obtain information on perinatal and infant mortality and morbidity of children born to unsupported mothers as distinct from children born illegitimate; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir George YoungThis information is not available and could not be obtained without introducing highly controversial questions at birth or death registration concerning the social background of mothers.