How many and what percentage of the population in Scotland have (a) committed suicide and (b) suffered a fatal accident in each of the last seven years. - Table given.

How many and what percentage of the population in Scotland have (a) committed suicide and (b) suffered a fatal accident in each of the last seven years. - Table given.

What have been the excess winter mortality rates in Scotland for each of the past 10 years in terms of (a) numbers and (b) percentages for (i) people over the age of 65 years, (ii) single parent families, (iii) people in receipt of income support, (iv) people with disabilities and...

What have been the excess winter mortality rates in Scotland for each of the past 10 years in terms of (a) numbers and (b) percentages for (i) people over the age of 65 years, (ii) single parent families, (iii) people in receipt of income support, (iv) people with disabilities and...

How many deaths there were in each January from 1992 to 1997 from (a) influenza, (b) pneumonia and (c) bronchitis. - Includes table and fact that figures for 1996 are still provisional and figures for 1997 are not yet available.

How many deaths there were in each January from 1992 to 1997 from (a) influenza, (b) pneumonia and (c) bronchitis. - Includes table and fact that figures for 1996 are still provisional and figures for 1997 are not yet available.

What have been the excess weekly mortality rates in Scotland for (a) December 1996 and (b) January 1997 in terms of numbers; and what were the average weekly figures for similar periods in the previous five years. - Includes fact that there is no universally accepted definition of excess mortality;...

What have been the excess weekly mortality rates in Scotland for (a) December 1996 and (b) January 1997 in terms of numbers; and what were the average weekly figures for similar periods in the previous five years. - Includes fact that there is no universally accepted definition of excess mortality;...

How many people have (a) become crippled and (b) died from taking the steroid Prednisolone in Scotland in each of the last five years. - Figs not given.

How many people have (a) become crippled and (b) died from taking the steroid Prednisolone in Scotland in each of the last five years. - Figs not given.

If he will estimate how many (a) drivers, (b) front seat passengers and (c) back seat passengers have been (i) killed and (ii) injured as a result of not wearing a seat belt in a vehicle in Scotland in each of the last five years. - Inc figs. (Holding answer...

If he will estimate how many (a) drivers, (b) front seat passengers and (c) back seat passengers have been (i) killed and (ii) injured as a result of not wearing a seat belt in a vehicle in Scotland in each of the last five years. - Inc figs. (Holding answer...

How many (a) cases and (b) deaths from MRSA have been recorded in (i) hospitals and (ii) the community in Scotland in each of the last five years. - Includes table and fact that not possible to distinguish between hospital and community.

How many (a) cases and (b) deaths from MRSA have been recorded in (i) hospitals and (ii) the community in Scotland in each of the last five years. - Includes table and fact that not possible to distinguish between hospital and community.

How many deaths were registered in Scotland between (a) 1st April and 30th September 1994, (b) 1st October 1994 and 31st March 1995, (c) 1st April 1995 and 30th September 1995 and (d) 1st October 1995 and 31st March 1996 for people aged (i) 60 to 69, (ii) 70 to...

How many deaths were registered in Scotland between (a) 1st April and 30th September 1994, (b) 1st October 1994 and 31st March 1995, (c) 1st April 1995 and 30th September 1995 and (d) 1st October 1995 and 31st March 1996 for people aged (i) 60 to 69, (ii) 70 to...

How many (a) cases of and (b) deaths from the malignant non-Hodgkin's lymphoma have been recorded in Scotland in each of the last five years. - Table given.

How many (a) cases of and (b) deaths from the malignant non-Hodgkin's lymphoma have been recorded in Scotland in each of the last five years. - Table given.

If he will list for those who have died in police custody in Scotland in the last two years (i) the location of their death, (ii) the reasons for the deaths ascertained so far, and (iii) what action was taken in respect of the police officer involved. - Including list.

If he will list for those who have died in police custody in Scotland in the last two years (i) the location of their death, (ii) the reasons for the deaths ascertained so far, and (iii) what action was taken in respect of the police officer involved. - Including list.

How many people have died from tuberculosis in Scotland in each of the last 10 years; how many cases of tuberculosis have been diagnosed in Scotland in each of the last 10 years. - Including table.

How many people have died from tuberculosis in Scotland in each of the last 10 years; how many cases of tuberculosis have been diagnosed in Scotland in each of the last 10 years. - Including table.

How many registered homeless have died from tuberculosis in Scotland in each of the last 10 years; how many cases of tuberculosis among the registered homeless have been diagnosed in Scotland in each of the last 10 years. - No figures given.

How many registered homeless have died from tuberculosis in Scotland in each of the last 10 years; how many cases of tuberculosis among the registered homeless have been diagnosed in Scotland in each of the last 10 years. - No figures given.

How many children (a) died and (b) were injured in cycling accidents in each of the past five years. - Inc table.

How many children (a) died and (b) were injured in cycling accidents in each of the past five years. - Inc table.

If he will list the number of (a) deaths and (b) injuries and children and adults in Scotland who have been killed or injured in accidents caused by drink-driving in each year since 1990. - Includes tables. (Holding answer 4 July 1996).

If he will list the number of (a) deaths and (b) injuries and children and adults in Scotland who have been killed or injured in accidents caused by drink-driving in each year since 1990. - Includes tables. (Holding answer 4 July 1996).

If he will list the numbers of deaths in Scotland caused by illegal drugs in each year since 1990; and if he will give a breakdown of specific drugs which caused these deaths. - Includes figures and ref to 'Collection of information on drug-related deaths by the General Register Office...

If he will list the numbers of deaths in Scotland caused by illegal drugs in each year since 1990; and if he will give a breakdown of specific drugs which caused these deaths. - Includes figures and ref to 'Collection of information on drug-related deaths by the General Register Office...

If he will list the number of deaths in Scotland caused by (a) smoking-related diseases and (b) alcohol-related diseases in each year since 1990. - (Holding answer 4 July 1996).

If he will list the number of deaths in Scotland caused by (a) smoking-related diseases and (b) alcohol-related diseases in each year since 1990. - (Holding answer 4 July 1996).

If he will list the locations of all accidents that occurred on the motorways of Scotland in the last year for which figures are available; and if he will plot this information on a map and place a copy thereof in the Library. - Includes table and fact that information...

If he will list the locations of all accidents that occurred on the motorways of Scotland in the last year for which figures are available; and if he will plot this information on a map and place a copy thereof in the Library. - Includes table and fact that information...

On how many occasions in each of the past five years health and safety problems in his Department and its agencies have been reported via internal monitoring; and on how many occasions the Health and Safety Commission has become involved; and how many (a) minor (b) major and (c) fatal...

On how many occasions in each of the past five years health and safety problems in his Department and its agencies have been reported via internal monitoring; and on how many occasions the Health and Safety Commission has become involved; and how many (a) minor (b) major and (c) fatal...

What assessment he has made of correlations between levels of health and overall expenditure by health boards in Scotland; and if he will list the available date by health board; for what reasons the committee which prepared the Shields report was not required to consider links between levels of mortality,...

What assessment he has made of correlations between levels of health and overall expenditure by health boards in Scotland; and if he will list the available date by health board; for what reasons the committee which prepared the Shields report was not required to consider links between levels of mortality,...

What was the cost in each of the past five years of (a) sick pay and (b) compensation paid to employees of his Department or their families, or members of the public, as a result of (i) minor, (ii) major and (iii) fatal injuries related to the work of his...

What was the cost in each of the past five years of (a) sick pay and (b) compensation paid to employees of his Department or their families, or members of the public, as a result of (i) minor, (ii) major and (iii) fatal injuries related to the work of his...