HC Deb 31 October 1989 vol 159 c126W
Mr. Skinner

To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) how many babies born in England and Wales, in 1987 and 1988 at 25, 26 or 27 weeks gestation who have been handicapped from oxygen starvation or other causes will need special care for the rest of their lives; and what is the estimated cost to the National Health Service of this special care over the estimated lifetime of these children;

(2) how many babies were born in England and Wales, in 1987 and 1988 at 25, 26, and 27 weeks gestation and survived one year.

Mr. Freeman

The information requested is not available; information on gestation is not collected at live birth registration.