§ Mrs. Iris RobinsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what percentage of births were by caesarean section in the latest period for which figures are available; and what the percentage was(a) five, (b) 10 and (c) 15 years ago. [148776]
§ Dr. LadymanThe percentage of deliveries by caesarean section in the latest period for which figures are available and percentages for five, 10 and 15 years ago may be found in Table 3 of NHS Maternity Statistics, England: 2001–02 which can be found at www.doh.gov.uk/public/sb0309.htm. A copy of the bulletin is also available in the Library.