§ Mr. D. J. Williamsasked the Minister of Health how many cases of tuberculosis were notified in Wales in each year, from 1939 to 1945 inclusive; and how many beds were available in sanatoria in the Principality during the same periods.
§ Mr. Bevan:The figures are as follow:
Year. Notified cases of Tuberculosis. Beds available for Tuberculosis(as at 31st December) Pulmonary. Non-Pulmonary. 1939 2,775 934 1,803 1940 2,934 967 1,835 1941 3,083 1,004 1,979 1942 3,049 944 2,002 1943 3,246 998 2,217 1944 3,777 920 2,198 1945 3,222* 783* 1,951 *Figures estimated from returns received to date.