HC Deb 14 April 2003 vol 403 c622W
Dr. Fox

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many cases of rubella were recorded in(a) England, (b) Wales and (c) London in each year since 1997–98. [108643]

Ms Blears

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

Laboratory confirmed cases of Rubella, 1997–2002
Year England Wales London
1997 94 5 5
1998 120 2 5
1999 158 3 4
2000 59 1 11
2001 38 4 12
2002 (provisional) 63 0 20