HC Deb 21 January 1987 vol 108 c625W
Mr. Meacher

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the number of actual deaths in each week from 1 January to 31 March each year since 1979; what was the expected number of deaths for each of those weeks based on historical experience; and what was the percentage difference between the two.

Mrs. Currie

I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.