§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many sets of(a) twins, (b) triplets, (c) quadruplets, (d) quintuplets and (e) sextuplets were born in England and Wales in each year from 1990 to 1995; and if he will make a statement. [27416]
§ Mrs. Angela KnightAvailable data requested are shown in the table. I will write to the hon. Member when figures for 1995 become available in late May or June.
Maternities in England and Wales with multiple births 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 Twins 7,934 8,160 8,314 8,302 8,451 Triplets 201 208 202 234 260 Quadruplets 10 10 8 12 8 Quintuplets — 2 1 — — Sextuplets — — — 1 — The figures cover both live and stillborn children.