HC Deb 22 December 1938 vol 342 cc3070-1
31. Mr. W. Joseph Stewart

asked the Minister of Health the infantile mortality rates for Durham and Northumberland and the averages for that of England and Wales from 1932 and up to the latest date for which figures are available?

Mr. Elliot

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

Following is the answer:

Infant Mortality (Deaths of Children 1 year of age per 1,000 live births).
— England and Wales Durham Administrative Country. Northumberland Administrative County.
1932 65 82 67
1933 64 80 71
1934 59 78 70
1935 57 70 71
1936 59 71 70
1937 58 71 66

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