HC Deb 25 April 1972 vol 835 c238W
Mr. Knox

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what were the infant mortality rates in Kidsgrove Urban District in 1940, 1945, 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965 and 1970.

Mr. Alison

Figures are as follows:

Year Infant deaths per 1,000 live-births
1940 … … … 64
1945 … … … 56
1950 … … … 43
1955 … … … 42
1960 … … … 12
1965* … … … 16
1970 … … … 26
*The area underwent a boundary change.

N.B. These rates are based upon less than 20 deaths a year, and this may affect their significance.