HC Deb 05 May 1972 vol 836 cc236-7W
Mr. Knox

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

Sir K. Joseph:

Figures are as follows:

LEEK URBAN DISTRICT
Deaths under 1 year of age, per 1,000 live births
Year Rate
1940 70
1945 50
1950 19
1955 19
1960 23
1965 12
1970 10

NOTE: Theses rates are based on very small number of deaths, and this may affect their significance.