HC Deb 09 March 1977 vol 927 c553W
Mr. O'Halloran

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many persons have died from cancer in each year since 1969 to the most convenient date; and how many of these were under the age of 21 years.

Mr. Moyle

Available information is as follows:

DEATHS FROM CANCER (ICD 140–239) IN ENGLAND AND WALES
All ages Under 20 years of age
1969 116,035 1,128
1970 117,076 1,085
1971 118,216 1,062
1972 120,285 1,079
1973 121,297 1,052
1974 123,022 980
1975 123,728 962