HC Deb 17 March 1949 vol 462 c210W
78. Dr. Stross

asked the Minister of Health what was the total number of deaths from influenza in the 126 great towns in 1947, 1948 and 1949 for the period up to 6th March.

Mr. Bevan

The number of deaths from influenza in the 126 great towns during the nine weeks ended 5th March, 1949, was 996. The numbers for the corresponding periods of 1947 and 1948 were 1,122 and 192 respectively.