HC Deb 26 January 1971 vol 810 c76W
Mr. Thomas Cox

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many known deaths and accidents have taken place during the last five years to children under the age of 10 years as a result of accidental poisoning.

Mr. Alison

Deaths of children under 10 years of age attributed to accidental poisoning in England and Wales in recent years were as follows:

(a) By Solid or Liquid Substances

(ICD (7th) E870–E888)
(ICD (8th) E850–869, E980)
1965 … … 34
1966 … … 31
1967 … … 24
1968 … … 28
1969 … … 29

(b) By Gasses and Vapours

(ICD (7th) E890?E895)
(ICD (8th) E870–E877, E981, E982)
1965 … … 15
1966 … … 22
1967 … … 12
1968 … … 18
1969 … … 10

Figures for non-fatal accidents among children from these causes are not available.