HC Deb 31 July 1939 vol 350 cc1983-4W
Sir A. Wilson

asked the Minister of Health what was the total and percentage diminution in the number of births registered in 126 great towns and cities, for which weekly figures are obtained, during the first 30 weeks of 1939 as compared with the corresponding period of 1938, and for the nine weeks ended 2nd July, 1938, compared with those ended 1st July, 1939?

126 Mr. Elliot

The following are the figures in question. It will be seen that in each case they represent an increase and not a diminution:

Live births in thegreat towns,England and Wales.

First twenty-nine weeks of 1939 (i.e. to 22nd July), compared with corresponding period of 1938: Increase of 849 births or 0.46 per cent.

Nine weeks ended 1st July, 1939, compared with nine weeks ended 2nd July, 1938: Increase of 721 births or 1.2 per cent.