Written question asked by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 6 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 January 2001. It was answered by Melanie Johnson (Labour) on Monday, 8 January 2001 on behalf of the Treasury.

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Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the contribution of influenza and related conditions to the (a) 1998-99 and (b) 1999-2000 excess winter deaths for each region in England and for Wales. - Refs to 356 c269-71W and 351 c248-9W. (Holding answer 13 December 2000).

Answer: Mr. Burstow: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what assessment he has made of the contribution of influenza and related conditions to the (a) 1998-99 and (b) 1999-2000 excess winter deaths for each region in England and for Wales. [141560] Miss Melanie Johnson: [holding answer 13 December 2000]: I refer the hon. Gentleman to the answers given to the hon. Member for Northavon (Mr. Webb) on 8 November 2000, Official Report, columns 269-71W and to my hon. Friend the Member for Great Grimsby (Mr. Mitchell) on 22 November 2000, Official Report, columns 248-49W.

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