HC Deb 29 October 1908 vol 195 c494
MR. STAVELEY-HILL

I beg to ask the President of the Local Government Board whether all the public vaccinators in the Depwade Union, in the county of Norfolk, resigned their appointments on 14th March, 1908; and, if so, whether the vacancies have been filled.

MR. JOHN BURNS

The Answer to the first part of the Question is in the affirmative, and to the second in the negative. There is a difference of opinion between the guardians and the public vaccinators as to the fees which should be paid to the latter. The Local Government Board have endeavoured to bring about a settlement of the matter, but have not at present succeeded. I understand that negotiations are still proceeding between the guardians and the medical men.

MR. STAVELEY-HILL

What steps are being taken by the Local Government Board to secure that the children are vaccinated?

*MR. JOHN BURNS

The matter is being dealt with.

MR. LUPTON

Have the parents displayed any great anxiety to have their children vaccinated?

[No Answer was returned.]