§ 62. Sir John Birchallasked the Minister of Health the latest figures of the birth rate in the following cases: schoolmasters, clergymen, professional men, and skilled and unskilled wage earners?
§ Sir K. WoodThe Registrar-General's report upon occupational birth rates in 1931 is not yet complete; and certain advance figures only can be given. As they involve a tabular statement, I will, with my hon. Friend's permission, circulate the statement in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Following is the statement:
| ENGLAND AND WALES. | |
| Occupational Birth Rates, 1931. | |
| Crude live birth rate per 1,000 Married Males under 55 years of age. | |
| All Married Males (including unoccupied) under 55 years of age. | 95.9 |
| Clergymen (Anglican Church). | 70.5 |
| Teachers (not Music Teachers). | 59.9 |
| Professional Occupations (excluding clerical staff). | 73.5 |
| Social Class III, Skilled Workers. | 95.3 |
| Social Class V, Unskilled Workers. | 122.2 |