HL Deb 19 February 2001 vol 622 cc85-6WA
Lord Lloyd-Webber

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many deaths by suicide recorded in the United Kingdom during the past 18 months have been by farmers and others closely associated with agriculture. [HL625]

The Minister of State, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, (Baroness Hayman)

The number of suicides and deaths in England and Wales from undetermined injury between 1988–1999 (the latest period for which figures are available) is set out in the table shown. Figures for Northern Ireland and Scotland are a matter for the devolved administrations.

Deaths from suicide and undetermined injury 1988–1999 Men and Women aged 16–74 at the time of their death
Year of occurrence Farmers, Horticulturists and Farm Managers Farm Workers
1988 60 30
1989 45 27
1990 49 27
1991 54 23
1992 47 25
1993 50 28
1994 44 23
1995 41 16
1996 36 29
1997 42 17
1998 54 18
1999 51 19

Source: ONS.