HC Deb 12 February 1964 vol 689 c86W
Mrs. Butler

asked the Minister of Health how many deaths from smallpox were registered for each of the years from 1942 to the latest date available; and what were the ages at death.

Mr. Braine

The following is the Answer:

DEATHS ASSIGNED TO SMALLPOX ENGLAND AND WALES, 1942–1962
Year Number of deaths Ages at death (years unless otherwise stated)
1942 Nil
1943 Nil
1944 3 23; 36; 52.
1945 Nil
1946 14 4; 5; 12; 15; 17; 21; 24; 25; 31; two at 33; 37; 41; 50.
1947 15 7; 27; 49; 69; two at 70; 72; three at 75; 76; 78; two at 79; 86.
1948 Nil
1949 5 24; 34; two at 61; 68.
1950 Nil
1951 10 17; 20; 25; 37; 38; 43; 48; three at 53.
1952 Nil
1953 8 8; 16; two at 19; 44; 52; 57; 61.
1954 Nil
1955 Nil
1956 Nil
1957 2 6; 71.
1958 1 54.
1959 Nil
1960 Nil
1961 Nil
1962 26 9 months; 2; 3; 9; 23; 24; 28; 37; 40; 44; two at 49; 53; two at 58; 59; 65; 67; two at 74; 75; two at 76; 84; 86; 88.