HC Deb 05 November 1991 vol 198 cc107-8W
Mr. Dobson

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will list the public opinion surveys carried out by his Department since 11 July.

Mr. Dorrell

The information readily available relates to the register of surveys maintained by the Central Statistical Office. Titles of surveys carried out since 11 July are as follows:

  • Public perception of family doctor services.
  • Anti-Drugs Misuse Campaign 1991–92: Strategy.

Regional health authority by residence of mother Total births under 2500 g Proportion under 2500 g per 100 total births
South Western 2,460 6.0
West Midlands 5,631 7.5
Mersey 2,165 6.4
North Western 4,435 7.5
Wales 2,432 6.2

Ms. Harman

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will list for each national health service region(a) the number and rates of perinatal deaths, (b) the number and rates of neonatal deaths and (c) the number and rate of post neonatal deaths in 1990.

Mr. Dorrell

The numbers and rates of perinatal, neonatal and post neonatal deaths for each regional health authority in 1990 are as follows: