§ Mr. Viantasked the Minister of Health why, in the Chief Medical Officer's broadcast on 31st October, no figures for tuberculosis were given; why the only disease for which the number of deaths was given was diphtheria; and whether he will see to it that in future all such speakers shall give the deaths for all zymotic diseases and for tuberculosis and other common diseases so that a proper comparison can be made of the number of deaths caused by the various diseases.
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§ Mr. WillinkA broadcast is not a suitable occasion for setting out extensive comparative statistics. These can be found in the reports of the Ministry of Health and of the Registrar General. Special reference was made to diphtheria because public co-operation in securing the early protection of children can do much to reduce or eliminate this disease. The answer to the last part of the Question is "No, Sir."