Smallpox Deaths

HC Deb 17 February 1949 vol 461 c192W

Mr. Viant

asked the Minister of Health how many deaths from smallpox occurred in England and Wales in 1947 and 1948; and what were their ages.

Mr. Bevan

Fifteen in 1947 and none in 1948; the ages were—7, 27, 49, 69, 70 (2), 72, 75 (3), 76, 78, 79 (2) and 86.