HC Deb 03 April 1941 vol 370 cc1153-4
38. Mr. Leach

asked the Minister of Health how many deaths from diphtheria were registered in the year 1939, and how many in 1940; how many in each year were of children under five years of age; and how many from 5 to 10 years of age?

Mr. E. Brown

As the answer contains a number of figures, I will, with permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the answer:

1939. 1940.
All ages. All age
2,130 2,440 (These figures are provisional.)
Under five.
816
Five and under ten. Classification by age:
913 Figures not available for 1940.