§ Mr. ThurnhamTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many calls have been received by the overseas adoption helpline in each quarter since it was set up; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. BowisThe table lists the number of recorded inquiries received by the overseas adoption helpline since its inception on 11 May 1992.
Year and quarter Number of recorded inquiries 1992 May to June 1124 July to September 492 October to December 399 1993 January to March 936 April to June 598 July to September 528 October to December 566 1 This figure covers a seven week period only.