§ Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many outbreaks of typhoid were notified in each year from 1964 to 1974; and how many persons died and were isolated, respectively, in each of these years.
§ Dr. OwenThe number of confirmed typhoid cases, including the high proportion of cases contracted overseas, and deaths that occurred in England and Wales during the period 1964 to 1974 were:
Year Notifications Deaths 1964 124 2 1965 138 6 1966 112 — 1967 139 1 1968 119 3 1969 166 3 1970 161 3 1971 131 — 1972 129 2 1973 150 — 1974 133 2 The number of persons isolated is not available.