HC Deb 02 February 1982 vol 17 cc73-4W
Mr. Carter-Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) what were the perinatal, neonatal and infant mortality rates in 1979 and 1980 subdivided by cause of death for babies weighing under 1,000 grams, 1,001 to 1,500 grams, 1,501 to 2,000 grams, 2,001 to 2,500 grams, 2501 to 3,000 grams, and 3,501 grams and over, respectively;

(2) what were the perinatal, neonatal and infant mortality rates for the first three quarters of 1981.

Mr. John Patten

I regret that the information is not yet available. I will arrange for it to be sent to the hon. Member when the data has been compiled.