HC Deb 22 October 1973 vol 861 c434W
Mr. Russell Johnston

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what were the infant mortality rates in Scotland in 1940, 1945, 1950, 1955, I960, 1965, 1970. and at the latest available date.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

Following is the information:

Infant Mortality Rate in Scotland per 1,000 Live Births
Year Rate
1940 78.3
1945 56.2
1950 38.6
1955 30.4
1960 26.4
1965 23.1
1970 19.6
1972 18.8

Mr. Russell Johnston

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what were the infant mortality rates in Inverness-shire in 1940, 1945, 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965, 1970, and at the latest available date.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

Following is the information:

Infant Mortality Rate in 1,000 Live Inverness-shire per Births
Year Rate
1940 53.0
1945 45.7
1950 38.5
1955 28.8
1960 14.5
1965 25.9
1970 17.7
1972 14.9