HC Deb 13 July 1857 vol 146 c1372
SIR JOHN PAKINGTON

said, he wished to know whether it was the intention of the Government to bring in any Bill to amend the law with respect to Vaccination this Session?

MR. COWPER

said, the President of the Board of Health had prepared a Bill on the subject, but delayed presenting it until the Bill now before the House respecting the transfer of the powers of that Board should pass. It would then be brought in if the period of the Session would allow of that course.

SIR JOHN PAKINGTON

said that an important paper on the subject had lately been printed, and was lying in the Vote Office. Had the Government any objection to distribute that paper to Members.

MR. COWPER

said, he believed that the paper in question was one of great interest and of remarkable research; but according to the rules of the House it was not circulated to Members, but was only given to those who applied for it at the Vote Office.