HC Deb 23 September 1948 vol 456 cc143-4W
Mr. Viant

asked 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. Bevan

The 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.