§ Mr. Viantasked the Minister of Health what were the ages of the fatal cases of diphtheria in 1947; and how many of the cases of, and deaths from, diphtheria in 1947 had been immunised.
§ Mr. BevanThe answer to the first part of the Question is as follows:
England and Wales Diphtheria, 1947 Age in Years Deaths 0- … … … 16 1- … … … 41 3- … … … 47 5- … … … 81 10- … … … 22 15- … … … 13 25 and. over … … … 24 Total 244 The information requested in the second part of the Question is not available.