§ Mr. SoleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what are the figures for deaths due to hypothermia while sleeping rough, for each year since 1979, in(a) Greater London and (b) England and Wales.
§ Mr. DorrellThe information requested is readily available for the years 1986–90, but for the earlier years could be provided only at disproportionate cost.
The table shows, for each year from 1986, the number of deaths registered with any mention of hypothermia recorded on the death certificate and where, in addition, the deceased was recorded as being of no fixed abode, or information on their usual residence was not known at time of registration.
Year Area 1986 1987 1988 1989 11990 England and Wales 10 12 8 9 6 Greater London 7 6 4 3 4 1 Provisional.