§ 40. Dr. Strossasked the Minister of Health how many children aged five to 10 years died of leukaemia or aleukaemia in 1924, 1934, 1944, and 1954.
§ Mr. Vaughan-MorganThe numbers were 28, 57, 58 and 111, respectively.
§ Dr. StrossIs it fair to ask whether this rather rapid rise is paralleled in many other countries of Western Europe where diagnostic X-ray is used very widely? Is it true to suggest that the use of X-ray techniques with expectant mothers is the most deplorable method of using X-rays and is responsible in part at least, if not entirely, for this sudden rise?
§ Mr. Vaughan-MorganAs a matter of interest, the death rate among adults has increased at a more rapid rate than among children. If the hon. Gentleman will put down another Question, I think I can give him figures in a more relevant form.