HC Deb 01 March 1951 vol 484 cc316-7W
95. Mr. Peter Freeman

asked the Minister of Health what was the average age of mortality for the total population of Great Britain in 1900 and in each decade since.

Mr. Blenkinsop

The average age at death in Great Britain in the years 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940, was 35, 40, 44, 54 and 58 years respectively. The figure for 1950 is not yet available.