HC Deb 15 March 1935 vol 299 c739W
Mr. GROVES

asked the Minister of Health how many cases of small-pox have been notified in England and Wales since the first week in October, 1934?

Sir H. YOUNG

One.

Mr. GROVES

asked the Minister of Health how many deaths were registered as due to small-pox during the year 1934, and what were the ages of each of such deaths; and whether any other disease in addition to small-pox was mentioned on the death certificate?

Sir H. YOUNG

The answer to the first part of the question is six, the ages of the persons being seven, eight, 16, 24, 57 and 62 years respectively. As regards the second part, in one case the death certificate mentioned another disease in addition to small-pox, and in another case the death was certified as due to heart failure, acute toxaemia, and varicella, but was finally classified as due to small-pox.