§ Dr. WrightTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many deaths by electrocution there were in the last year for which figures are available; and how many of these involved domestic users.
§ Mr. SackvilleThe information is shown in the tables.
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Table 1: Deaths by electrocution in England and Wales, 1991 Males Females Accidents caused by electric current ICD E925 51 6 Suicide and self-inflicted injury (leading to death) by electrocution
Males Females E958.4 16 3 Injury (leading to death) by electrocution, undetermined whether accidentally or purposely inflicted E988.4 6 — Total 73 9
Table 2: Deaths by electrocution (occurring in the home in England and Wales), 1991 Males Females Accidents caused by electric current and involving domestic wiring and appliances E925.0 18 3 Suicide and self-inflicted injury (leading to death) by electrocution E958.4 13 2 Injury (leading to death) by electrocution, undetermined whether accidentally or purposely inflicted E988.4 2 — Total 33 5