HC Deb 27 October 1908 vol 195 cc77-8
MR. LUPTON

I beg to ask the President of the Local Government Board if the Local Government Board has made any inquiry into the case of the nine weeks old female child of Mr. Edward Johnson, of 14, Albert Street, Runcorn, vaccinated on 29th September, inquest held on 16th October, death from septic poisoning; and if he will, in consequence, discontinue the wholesale dissemination of poisonous matter to be put into the blood of healthy children.

MR. JOHN BURNS

My attention has not previously been drawn to this case. I have, however, now written for a copy of the depositions taken at the inquest, and upon receiving them I will give consideration to the matter.

MR. LUPTON

May I ask the right hon. Gentleman if, when he sends an inspector down to investigate a case, he will have him accompanied by a medical man who is an anti-vaccinator?

MR. JOHN BURNS

I attach no importance to the question whether a medical man is an anti-vaccinator or not. If he is in the service of the Local Government Board he is called upon to do his duty, and I hope he suppresses his personal views, as I have done on this subject.