§ David HamiltonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many deaths have occurred in the Midlothian constituency since 1990. [27189]
§ Mr. FoulkesI have been asked to reply. The information requested is not available in relation to the Midlothian parliamentary constituency. However, the number of deaths in the Midlothian local authority area (Midlothian District Council before 1 April 1996 and Midlothian Council since then) is as follows:
Males Females Persons 1990 408 416 824 1991 390 459 849 1992 402 378 780 1993 437 424 861 1994 370 407 777 1995 417 441 858 1996 406 448 854 1997 405 414 819 1998 456 417 873 1999 393 434 827 2000 423 422 845 If my hon. Friend requires further statistical information on this matter, he may wish to approach the General Register Office for Scotland.