§ Sir R. Russellasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will give details of the deaths which occurred in public swimming baths and pools in 1973.
162W
§ Mr. AlisonThe full details for England and Wales for the whole of 1973 will not be available for some time. The provisional numbers of deaths from drowning or submersion—accidental and undetermined whether accidental or purposely inflicted—registered in England and Wales in the 10 months ending 31st October 1973 are as follows:
In swimming pools or baths Age group Public Private Holiday camps Not specified Under 1 — — — — 1–4 — 3 — 1 5–9 8 1 2 3 10–14 3 — — 9 15– 3 1 3 3 20– 2 1 2 2 25– 1 1 — 4 35– 3 — — 1 45– 1 — — — 55– — — — — 65 and over 1 — — — All ages 22 7 7 23