HC Deb 28 February 1935 vol 298 cc1286-7
23. Sir W. JENKINS

asked the Minister of Health what is the rate of infant mortality per 1,000 births in each county in Wales for the years 1931, 1932, 1933, and 1934, giving each county separately; and what is the average for the whole country, England and Wales?

Sir H. YOUNG

As regards the figures for 1933 and previous years, I would refer the hon. Member to Tables 10 and 17 of the Registrar-General's Annual Statistical Review—Tables, Part I. The county figures for 1934 are not as yet available, but the provisional rate for England and Wales in that year is 59 per 1,000 live births.

Mr. WEST

May I ask whether, if there is abnormal infant mortality in any area, it is the practice of the Department to take action in the matter?

Sir H. YOUNG

The hon. Member may be assured that this is so.