HC Deb 16 July 1992 vol 211 c909W
Mr. Parry

To 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. Sackville

This information is not collected centrally. The hon. Member may wish to contact Sir Donald Wilson, chairman of Mersey regional health authority, for details.

Mr. Parry

To 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. Sackville

The 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

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