HC Deb 27 November 1995 vol 267 c495W
Mrs. Ewing

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what amount of Temazepam per capita is distributed annually in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement. [1509]

Mr. Moss

In 1994, 64g of Temazepam were dispensed on prescription per 1,000 population in Northern Ireland.

Mrs. Ewing

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many deaths in each of the past five years are attributable to the abuse of Temazepam(a) in Northern Ireland and (b) in each health district. [1510]

Sir John Wheeler

There have been no deaths recorded in Northern Ireland in each of the past five years attributable to Temazepam abuse.