HC Deb 29 January 1942 vol 377 cc942-3W
Mr. Gallacher

asked the Minister of Health the number of deaths from respiratory tuberculosis and other forms of tuberculosis among males and among females, in England and Wales and Scotland, respectively, for the quarters ended 30th June, 1939, 1940 and 1941?

Mr. E. Brown

I append the numbers for England and Wales. Questions as to tuberculosis mortality in Scotland should be addressed to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland.

Deaths in England and Wales from Tuberculosis.
(a) Respiratory Tuberculosis.
Males. Females.
2nd Quarter, 1939 3,291 2,249
2nd Quarter, 1940 3,394 2,421
2nd Quarter, 1941 3,849 2,640
(b) Tuberculosis (other Forms).
Males. Females.
2nd Quarter, 1939 635 520
2nd Quarter, 1940 715 594
2nd Quarter, 1941 778 758