HC Deb 14 July 1930 vol 241 c935W
Mr. LAWRIE

asked the President of the Board of Trade the number of cases of malaria, dysentery and tuberculosis reported amongst British seamen annually in the mercantile marine in the

Deaths reported to the Board of Trade as having been caused by Malaria, Dysentery and Tuberculosis during each of the years 1925 to 1928 inclusive, among the British members of the crews of vessels (except Fishing Vessels) registered in the United Kingdom under Part I of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1894.
Nature of Disease. 1925. 1926. 1927. 1928.
No. No. No. No.
Malaria … … … … … … … 11 13 17 9
Dysentery … … … … … … 10 7 5 10
Tuberculosis:
of Respiratory System … … … … 11 37 42 23
Other … … … … … … 3 4 6 2
The following deaths, included in those shown above, occurred after the discharge of the men from their ships.
Nature of Disease. 1925. 1926. 1927. 1928.
No. No. No. No.
Malaria … … … … … … … — — 5 4
Dysentery … … … … … … 6 — 2 3
Tuberculosis:
of Respiratory System … … … … 4 18 26 12
Other … … … … … … 2 4 3 2