§ Mr. Gareth Wardellasked the Secretary of State for Wales (1) what information he has on research findings asserting a correlation between the incidence of perinatal deaths and the rate of attendances for antenatal care after 19 weeks; and if he will make a statement;
(2) what information he has on research findings asserting a correlation between the incidence of perinatal deaths and certain methods of foetal monitorings; and if he will make a statement;
(3) what information he has on research findings asseting a correlation between perinatal deaths and ultra-sound examination; and if he will make a statement;
(4) what information he has on research findings asserting a correlation between the incidence of perinatal deaths and the status of persons delivering babies;
(5) what information he has on research asserting a correlation between impaired foetal development, high perinatal mortality and the nutritional value of a mother's diet; and if he will make a statement;
(6) what information he has on research asserting a correlation between the incidence of perinatal death and the unemployment history of partners or parents; and if he will make a statement;
(7) what information he has on research findings asserting a correlation between the incidence of perinatal death and the social class of parents; and if he will make a statement;
(8) what information he has on research findings asserting a correlation between the incidence of perinatal death and the use of X-ray examinations; and if he will make a statement;
395W(9) what information he has on research findings asserting a correlation between the incidence of perinatal death and the time between intramuscular analgesia and delivery; and if he will make a statement;
(10) what information he has on research findings asserting a correlation between the incidence of perinatal deaths and the status of persons attempting to resuscitate babies; and if he will make a statement;
(11) what information he has on research findings asserting a correlation between the incidence of perinatal deaths and the mode of delivery; and if he will make a statement;
(12) what information he has on research findings asserting a correlation between the incidence of perinatal deaths and breech presentation before 37 weeks; and if he will make a statement;
(13) what information he has on research findings asserting a correlation between the incidence of perinatal deaths and the nature of presentation at delivery; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Mark RobinsonI am aware that a number of studies and reports have been published on perinatal mortality and the factors listed in the hon. Gentleman's questions. However, a summary of the findings of these could only be provided at disproportionate cost. The perinatal mortality survey group set up by my right hon. Friend to identify the significant causes of perinatal mortality in Wales will be giving consideration to relevant research in this field in presenting its report later this year.
§ Mr. Gareth Wardellasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will publish in the Official Report for each of the last five years for each health authority, the perinatal standardised mortality ratio.
§ Mr. Mark RobinsonThe Welsh Office does not produce estimates of perinatal standardised mortality ratios.