HC Deb 14 June 1951 vol 488 c203W
66. Mr. Peter Freeman

asked the Minister of Health how many deaths were recorded from cancer in 1900 and 1950; and what is the total number of deaths in the last half century.

Mr. Marquand

The number of cancel deaths recorded in 1900 was 26,721 and in 1950 was 85,272. The total number of cancer deaths recorded in the 50 years 1901 to 1950 was 2,621,253.