§ Sir Raymond Gowerasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many cases of tuberculosis were notified in Wales during 1980; what were the numbers notified during 1975 and during 1970; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsThe numbers of cases of tuberculosis notified in Wales were:
1970 621 1975 542 1980 (provisional) 383 It is gratifying to see the continuing reduction in notifications of tuberculosis. Health authorities in Wales continue to offer BCG immunisation to all schoolchildren at age 13 and to follow up close contacts of cases notified.