HC Deb 28 February 1946 vol 419 c2097
37. Mr. Kendall

asked the Minister of Health what were the death rates from measles and scarlet fever for the years 1924, 1925, 1944 and 1945, and to what extent inoculations have been used to (prevent these diseases.

Mr. Bevan

As the reply involves a number of figures, I will, with permission, circulate it in the Official Report.

Following is the reply

Death rates from measles and scarlet Jever, per million living, in 1924, 1925, 1944 and 1945 (England and Wales).
— 1924. 1925 1944. 1945-
Measles 118 129 6 18
Scarlet Fever 20 22 3 3

The rates for 1944 and 1945 relate to civilians only. The rates for 1945 are provisional. I am advised that no satisfactory method of inoculation against measles or scarlet fever has yet been evolved.