HC Deb 14 May 1991 vol 191 c126W
Mr. Mallon

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many deaf people are registered in Northern Ireland.

Mr. Hanley

There is no statutory register of deaf people in Northern Ireland. The number of deaf people in contact with the health and social services boards during year ending 31 March 1990 was 1,120.

Mr. Mallon

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many deaf people in Northern Ireland are in receipt of attendance allowance in each age bracket(a) under 10 years, (b) 10 to 18 years, (c) 18 to 65 years and (d) over 65 years.

Mr. Hanley

The information requested is not readily available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.