HC Deb 05 February 1958 vol 581 c185W
Mr. Viant

asked the Minister of Health whether the yearly records of all the diseases given in the publications of the World Health Organisation cover the period 1st July to 30th June of each year.

Mr. Walker-Smith

Annual Epidemiological and Vital Statistics published by the World Health Organisation cover the calendar year. The report of the Director-General of the Organisation on the functioning of the International Sanitary Regulations which contains certain information concerning the quarantinable diseases relates to the twelve months from 1st July to 30th June.