HC Deb 30 April 1906 vol 156 cc228-9
MR. WEIR (Ross and Cromarty)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War if he will state what quantity of glycerinated calf lymph was produced at the Army and Navy Vaccine Institute last year; the number of tubes used during the year at military stations; were any of the tubes sold; and, if so, to whom. † See (4) Debates, clv., 969.

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR (Mr. HALDANE,) Haddington

The quantity produced was sufficient for 107,766 vaccinations. The number of tubes used during the year at military stations was 67,685. No lymph produced at this establishment is sold.

MR. WEIR

Is it proposed to use the lymph which has become stale, or is it to be destroyed?

MR. HALDANE

I have no reason to think it is as the hon Member suggests, but I will inquire.

MR. WEIR

I hope you will not continue producing a large surplus every year at heavy cost to the taxpayers.