Written question asked by Lord Jones (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 October 1996. It was answered by Lord Hague of Richmond (Conservative) on Tuesday, 15 October 1996 on behalf of the Welsh Office.

Welsh Office

Question: How many people died from smoking-related diseases in each of the last three years. - Includes figures.

Answer: Mr. Barry Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many people died from smoking-related diseases in each of the last three years. [40047] Mr. Hague: The available information is as follows. All figures for 1995 are provisional. The specific category of smoking-related disease is not defined explicitly. Three diseases commonly caused by smoking are: lung cancer, coronary heart disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The total number of deaths occurring in Wales from lung cancer was 2,017 in 1993, 1,966 in 1994 and 1,864 in 1995. It is likely that smoking would have been a major factor in between 90 and 95 per cent. of these deaths. The total number of deaths occurring in Wales from coronary heart disease was 9,676 in 1993, 8,611 in 1994 and 8,739 in 1995. The total number of deaths occurring in Wales from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease was 1,802 in 1993, 1,557 in 1994 and 1,990 in 1995. It is likely that smoking would have been a major factor in a significant proportion of these deaths.

Secondary information