HC Deb 28 July 1953 vol 518 c142W
Mr. Viant

asked the Minister of Health how many deaths were registered as due to smallpox, with the ages of these cases, in 1949, 1950, 1951 and 1952.

Mr. Iain Macleod

In 1949, five, in age groups 20–24, 30–34, 60–64 (2), and 65–69. In 1950, none. In 1951, ten, in age groups 15–19, 20–24, 25–29, 35–39 (2), 40–44, 45–49, 50–54 (3). In 1952, one, in the age group 55–59.