HC Deb 14 April 1972 vol 834 c246W
Mr. Knox

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what were the infant mortality rates in Leek Rural District in 1940, 1945, 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965. 1970, and at the latest available date.

Mr. Alison

Figures are as follows:

Leek Rural District
Deaths under 1 year of age, per 1,000 live births
Year Rate
1940 49
1945 41
1950 34
1955 24
1960 28
1965 28
1970 15
1971 Not available