§ 31. Mr. G. Thomasasked the Minister of Health what steps he is taking to establish in Wales a hospital specialising in the treatment of patients suffering from cancer; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. VosperNo special hospital is planned, since I am advised that treatment can best be provided in units at or attached to general hospitals, and this is already being done.
§ Mr. G. Thomasasked the Minister of Health the death rate from cancer of the lungs in Wales for each of the years 1950 to 1956, inclusive.
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§ Mr. VosperThe death rate for 1956 is not yet available. The rates were as follows for the years 1950–55:
Year Deaths from cancer of the lung and bronchus Rate per million persons living 1950 … … … … 207 1951 … … … … 252 1952 … … … … 255 1953 … … … … 295 1954 … … … … 299 1955 … … … … 329