HC Deb 22 October 1984 vol 65 c509W
Mrs. Peacock

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will detail the estimated ratio of people over 70 years of age to women aged 50 to 59 years in 1985, 1990 and 1995.

Mr. John Patten

The required information is as follows:

Estimated ratio
1985 1.97
1990 2.02
1995 2.02

These ratios are calculated from the latest population projections for England and Wales.