§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many people with dementia there are in(a) each district health authority area and (b) each regional health authority area in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. BowisWe do not collect this information centrally but it is estimated that some 5 per cent. of the population aged 65 and over suffer from dementia. Information relating to Wales and Northern Ireland are matters for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales and my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland respectively.