Epilepsy

Mr. Spriggs
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will publish in the Official Reporthow many people in all age groups are known to suffer from epilepsy; which parts of the United Kingdom record the most known number of such sufferers of this disease; whether this disease has any effect upon their ability  to find full-time employment; and if the will make a statement.

Sir George Young
I will let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.