§ MR. LUPTONI beg to ask the President of the Local Government Board it the micrococcus of vaccinia has yet been discovered or isolated, and, if not, in what way can the unknown micrococcus be distinguished from that of spotted fever; and will he cause to be printed precise details of the method of examining vaccine matter by which the authorities make sure that the germs of spotted fever are absent.
§ MR. JOHN BURNSI am advised that the micrococcus of vaccinia has not been discovered or isolated, and that competent authorities are of opinion that the specific cause of vaccinia is not a micrococcus at all; but I trust that my hon. friend will excuse me if I point out that the pathology of different diseases is not conveniently discussed by means of Questions and Answers in this House. As regards the last part of the Question, the precise details of the method of examining vaccine matter will be found printed in the Reports of the Medical Officer of the Local Government Board.
§ MR. LUPTONWill the right hon. Gentleman give us an opportunity of discussing this matter?
§ MR. JOHN BURNSI would suggest the hon. Member should pay a visit—a surprise visit if he likes—to the Lambs' Conduit Station.