HC Deb 21 October 1985 vol 84 c48W
Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many persons over 65 years of age died in fires (a) at home and (b) in residential institutions in 1982, 1983 and 1984, respectively.

Mr. Whitney

The table shows the numbers of deaths from accidents caused by fire and flames(a) at home and (b) in residential institutions, of persons aged 65 and over, which were registered in England and Wales in 1982, 1983 and 1984.

ICD (9)* E890–E899
Year Place of accident
At home Residential institutions
1982 345 17
1983 310 9
1984 315 11
* International Classification of Diseases (9th Revision).

Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many children under 15 years of age died in fires at home in 1982, 1983 and 1984, respectively.

Mr. Whitney

The table shows the numbers of deaths from accidents caused by fire and flames at home, of children under 15 years of age, which were registered in England and Wales in 1982, 1983 and 1984

ICD (9)* E890.899
Year Age in years 0–14
1982 74
1983 92
1984 81
* International Classification of Diseases (9th Revision).

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