HC Deb 18 February 1930 vol 235 cc1186-7W
Mr. BROMLEY

asked the Minister of Health the number of deaths from tuberculosis in Great Britain for the years 1927, 1928, and 1929?

Mr. GREENWOOD

The numbers of deaths certified as due to tuberculosis in England and Wales in the years 1927 and 1928 were 38,173 and 36,623 respectively. The figures for 1929 are not yet available. With respect to Scotland, my hon. Friend should address his inquiry to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland.