HC Deb 11 March 1957 vol 566 c129W
Mr. Hayman

asked the Minister of Health to give particulars of the death rate from cancer of the lung in each year from 1950 to 1955.

Mr. Vosper

The rates were as follows:

Deaths from cancer of the lung and bronchus
Year Rate per million persons living
1950 … … … 279
1951 … … … 302
1952 … … … 323
1953 … … … 343
1954 … … … 369
1955 … … … 389

This modifies the information given to the hon. Member on 4th February.