HC Deb 28 January 1937 vol 319 cc1069-70
67. Mr. Rowson

asked the Minister of Health the total number of deaths from tuberculosis, pulmonary and non-pulmonary, which have occurred during the last 10 years in England and Wales, and Scotland respectively?

Sir K. Wood

As the answer involves a tabular statement, I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT. The last available figures for England and Wales are those for the 10 years to 1935 inclusive. As regards the figures for Scotland, a question should be addressed to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State.

Following is the statement:

Deaths from Tuberculosis, England and Wales, registered in each of the years 1926 to 1935 inclusive.
Pulmonary. Non-Pulmonary.
1926 30,108 7,422
1927 31,066 7,114
1928 29,799 6,833
1929 31,425 6,576
1930 29,414 6,336
1931 29,658 6,060
1932 27,627 6,031
1933 27,854 5,405
1934 25,682 5,200
1935 24,603 4,598