HC Deb 21 April 1980 vol 983 c66W
Mr. Barry Jones

asked 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 Roberts

The 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.