§ Mr. ParryTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what is the waiting period for examinations for heart complaints(a) on Merseyside and (b) in Liverpool at the most recent date; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. SackvilleThis information is not collected centrally. The hon. Member may wish to contact Sir Donald Wilson, chairman of Mersey regional health authority, for details.
§ Mr. ParryTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many deaths have occurred(a) in Liverpool and (b) on Merseyside in each of the past five years from heart disease; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. SackvilleThe information requested is shown in the table.
Deaths in Liverpool and Merseyside from heart disease (ICD 390–429), 1987 to 1991 Year Liverpool Merseyside 1987 2,120 5,913 1988 1,975 5,778 1989 2,010 5,949 1990 1,844 5,542 1991 1,838 5,588