HC Deb 29 January 1992 vol 202 c591W
Mr. Watson

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will list the number of deaths from mesothelioma in England and in Wales during each of the last five years for which figures are available.

Mr. Dorrell

The number of deaths in England, and Wales, with any mention of mesothelioma on the death certificate in 1986–90 is as follows:

England Wales
1986 642 30
1987 649 28
1988 868 18
1989 783 20
1990 814 27