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Written question asked by Lord Wigley (Plaid Cymru), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 May 1993. It was answered by Jeremy Hanley (Conservative) on Tuesday, 25 May 1993 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Northern Ireland Office

Question
What were the total numbers of sets of (i) twins, (ii) triplets, (iii) quadruplets, (iv) quintuplets and (v) sextuplets born in Northern Ireland in each year since 1980 and the total number of maternities in Northern Ireland in each year; and how many multiple births of each type in each year were conceived as a result of (a) IVF, (b) GIFT and (c) other forms of assisted conception. - Table given. (Holding answer 24.5.93).

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
225 c503-4W;225 c501-2W
Session
1992-93
Subjects
Fertility Medical treatments Northern Ireland Childbirth Multiple births
Contains statistics
Yes