HC Deb 17 December 1991 vol 201 c131W
Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Health whether he has received any statistical data relating to the above-average deaths from hypothermia and related conditions during or arising from the severe cold weather in the first half of February 1991; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Dorrell

The Office of Population Censuses and Surveys analysis of the excess deaths in February 1991 shows that there were a total of 15 deaths where hypothermia was mentioned as a cause of death.

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