HC Deb 23 October 1952 vol 505 cc146-7W
105. Mr. Janner

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many fatal accidents have taken place in the home in each of the last three years; and how many children were involved.

Sir H. Lucas-Tooth

The following figures, which are based on information supplied by coroners, relate to deaths (from accidents) stated to have occurred in homes and in residential institutions:

— 1949 1950 1951
All ages … 4,891 5,081 5,467
Children under 15 … 1,103 1,020 1,063

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