HC Deb 02 March 1971 vol 812 c394W
Mr. O'Halloran

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the number of persons that have died from cancer for each year since 1960 to the most convenient date; and how many of these were under 21 years of age.

Mr. Alison

Figures for England and Wales are as follows:

DEATHS FROM CANCER*
Year All Ages Under 20 years
1960 98,788 1,028
1961 99,915 1,031
1962 101,608 1,045
1963 102,416 1,087
1964 104,698 1,054
1965 106,338 1,145
1966 108,158 1,092
1967 110,072 1,088
1968 112,551 1,041
1969 114,704 1,027
* Cancer=Malignant neoplasms, including neoplasms of lymphatic and haematopoietic tissues (ICD (7th) 140–205 for 1960 to 1967; ICD (8th) 140–209 for 1968 and 1969).
Note: Figures for ages under 21 are not readily available.