§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many cases of tuberculosis, in each category, were reported in Wales in 1979; in what age group and occupation they occurred; what were the comparable figures for 1970 and 1975; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsThe number of cases of tuberculosis notified in Wales are shown below:
Type of case 1970 1975 1979* Respiratory 532 456 326 Non-respiratory 133 86 84 Total 665 542 410 * Provisional Information on the age and occupation of these patients is not available.