HC Deb 25 April 1990 vol 171 c218W
Mr. Wigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what information he has as to the number of(a) twins, (b) triplets, (c) quadruplets, (d) quintuplets and (e) sextuplets born in England and Wales in 1989; and what was the total number of maternities in that year.

Mr. Freeman

Details of multiple births occurring in 1989 are not yet available; it is hoped that the information will be ready in early May; the information will be sent to the hon. Member as soon as possible.