HC Deb 23 May 1962 vol 660 cc45-6W
Mr. Marsh

asked the Minister of Health (1) if he will state the numbers of new cases of syphilis, gonorrhea and other venereal diseases reported by patients under 18 years of age, 18 to 21 years and over 21 years in each of the last six years;

(2) if he will state the numbers of new cases of gonorrhoea, syphilis and other venereal diseases reported by patients under 18 years of age, 18 to 21 years and over 21 years in 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944 and 1945.

Mr. Powell

Information by age groups is not available. The total cases dealt with for the first time at clinics in each of the years mentioned are given in the Chief Medical Officer's Annual Reports for 1945 and 1960.