§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what conveniently available figures he has for the number of babies adopted in each year from 1980 to 1989; and if he has any conveniently available breakdown into the regions of the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. Freeman[holding answer 27 November 1989]: The number of adoption orders awarded by the courts are shown. Because the courts, and in particular the High Court, do not relate to defined geographical areas more detailed geographical analyses are not available. Data for 1989 for the United Kingdom are expected to be available in April 1990.