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Mr. Ernie Ross
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what are the current rates of infant and perinatal mortality by social class for legitimate birth; and what are the comparable figures for 20 years previously.
Mr. John MacKay
The information is as follows:
| Number of examinations | Percentage positive | |
| 1982 | 28,356 | 0·92 |
| 1983 | 31,616 | 1·03 |
| 1984 | 32,310 | 0·62 |
| 1952 | 36,535 | 0·45 |