HC Deb 09 April 2003 vol 403 c329W
Dr. Fox

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many cases of rubella were recorded in(a) London and (b) England in each year since 1997. [107726]

Ms Blears

The number of confirmed cases of rubella in England and London between 1997 and 2002 is shown in the table. The data for 2002 is provisional and are therefore subject to change.

Laboratory confirmed cases of rubella, 1997–2002.
England London
1997 94 5
1998 120 5
1999 158 4
2000 59 11
2001 38 12
2002 (provisional) 63 20