HC Deb 18 June 1985 vol 81 c61W
Mr. Barry Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many people in Wales suffered from dysentery in each of the years from 1979 to 1984, inclusive; what is the latest figure for 1985; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

The number of cases of dysentery formally notified in Wales in each year since 1979 is as follows. The number of original notifications received in 1985 up to and including the week ending 7 June was 275. These notifications may be subject to correction.

Cases of dysentery formally notified in Wales
Year Number
1979 41
1980 42
1981 46
1982 48
1983 58
1984 134