HC Deb 16 July 1956 vol 556 cc62-3W
47. Mrs. L. Jeger

asked the Minister of Health if he will notify local authorities that he is prepared to approve byelaws requiring notification of accidents in the home which require medical treatment.

Mr. Turton

I have no power to do this.

48. Mrs. L. Jeger

asked the Minister of Health the number of children under five years of age who lost their lives in each year since 1950 as a result of burns, scalds and accidents, other than road accidents.

Miss Hornsby-Smith

There were 1,171 such deaths in 1950, 1,208 in 1951, 1,093 in 1952, 945 in 1953 and 846 in 1954.