HC Deb 11 July 1932 vol 268 c891
49. Mr. GROVES

asked the Minister of Health how many deaths were attributed to vaccinia in the year 1931; how many other deaths from infection of vaccination wounds were classed to other diseases; and the ages of the persons in each class?

Mr. E. BROWN

As the answer includes a number of figures, I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the answer:

In 1931, eight deaths were classed to vaccinia: the ages at death were 4 weeks, 2 months, 4 months, 5 months, 10 months, 4 years (2) and 8 years. In ten other cases vaccinia was mentioned on the death certificate: the ages at death were 2 months, 3 months, 4 months (3), 5 months, 6 months and 7 months (3).

50. Mr. GROVES

asked the Minister of Health the ages of persons whose deaths were attributed to small-pox in 1930?

Mr. E. BROWN

As the answer includes a number of figures, I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the answer The ages of the 28 persons whose deaths were registered in England and Wales in 1930 and classified to small-pox Were as follow: 13 days, 18 days, 3 weeks, 1 month, 7 weeks, 8 months (2), 5 years, 9 years, 10 years, 11 years (2), 13 years, 16 years, 33 years, 45 years, 46 years, 47 years, 50 years, 56 years, 58 years. 59 years, 66 years (2), 69 years (2), 77 years and 82 years.