HC Deb 04 July 1906 vol 160 c33
MR. LUPTON

I beg to ask the Postmaster-General whether the conscientious objections of post office officials are respected in Switzerland; and, if the reply be in the affirmative, whether they have shown any special liability to smallpox in consequence of their exemption from vaccination.

THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Mr. SYDNEY BUXTON, Tower Hamlets,) Poplar

I am not aware what is the practice in Switzerland in regard to the vaccination of post office officials, nor have I any information in regard to the experience regarding the results of that practice.

MR. LUPTON

Will the right hon. Gentleman ascertain if it be not the fact that the death-rate from smallpox in Switzerland is as high in districts where vaccination is compulsory as it is in those where it is not compulsory?

MR. T. M. HEALY

IS it fair to Switzerland thus to brand it with smallpox?

[No Answer was returned.]