§ Mr. Pendryasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many rationalised maternity units in Northern Ireland have a properly equipped special baby care unit staffed by experienced personnel.
§ Mr. AlisonThe hon. Gentleman appears to be referring to paragraph 7.14 of the report of the Advisory Committee on Infant Mortality and Handicap in Northern Ireland, which defines rationalised maternity units as dealing with at least 1,500 births a year. There are six such units in Northern Ireland and each of these has properly equipped and staffed facilities for babies requiring special care.
§ Mr. Pendryasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will list the number of consultant maternity units in the Province, and their location.
§ Mr. AlisonI refer the hon. Gentleman to appendix 12 of the report of the Advisory Committee on Infant Mortality and Handicap in Northern Ireland, which was published on 28 October 1980, a copy of which is in the Library.