§ Mr. Hancockasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many people between the ages of 12 and 21 years died from drug abuse in the years 1979 to 1985; and if he will provide a breakdown by region.
§ Mr. John PattenInformation in the exact form requested can be provided only at disproportionate cost. However, the table shows the latest readily available figures.
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Number of Deaths Associated with Drug Abuse: Persons aged 15–24 Years, 1979–84—England and Wales ICD* Cause of death Number of deaths 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 England 304 Drug dependence 35 31 18 50 31 32 305.2 to 305.9 Non-dependent abuse of drugs (excluding alcohol and tobacco) — 2 1 5 1 10 Wales 304 Drug dependence 1 — — 1 2 — 305.2 to 305.9 Non-dependent abuse of drugs (excluding alcohol and tobacco) — — — — — — * International Classification of Diseases (9th Revision).