Infant and Perinatal Mortality

HC Deb 24 February 1987 vol 111 c158W

Mr. Ernie Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what are the current rates of infant and perinatal mortality by social class for legitimate birth; and what are the comparable figures for 20 years previously.

Mr. John MacKay

The information is as follows:

	Number of examinations	Percentage positive
1982	28,356	0.92
1983	31,616	1.03
1984	32,310	0.62
1952	36,535	0.45