HC Deb 26 May 1936 vol 312 cc1843-4W
Mr. LAMBERT

asked the Minister of Health the average mortality per 1,000,000 persons in Great Britain from cancer for each decennial period since 1850, and the mortality for the last five available years, respectively?

Sir K. WOOD

The standardised mortality rates per 1,000,000 persons in England and Wales from cancer for the periods specified by the right hon. Member are set out below. For the Scottish figures I would refer him to the Secretary of State for Scotland:

1851–60 326
1861–70 396
1871–80 484
1881–90 610
1891–1900 767
1901–10 867
1911–20 928
1921–30 991
1930 1,003
1931 998
1932 1,001
1933 997
1934 1,003