§ Mr. WorthingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the current expectation of life for(a) men and (b) women at the age of 45 years in (i) England and Wales, (ii) all EEC countries, (iii) Scandinavian countries and (iv) Scotland; and what were the comparable figures in 1979.
§ Mr. Michael Forsyth[holding answer 20 June 1988]: The information is not available on a comparable basis. The information which is readily available is as follows:
Male and Female life expectancy at age 45 years 1978–80 1984–86 Male Female Male Female England and Wales 28.3 33.7 29.4 34.7 Scotland 26.5 31.9 27.7 32.9