HC Deb 17 August 1911 vol 29 cc2099-100
Mr. CHARLES BATHURST

asked whether Dr. Kaye medical officer of health to the West Riding County Council, was requested by the President of the Local Government Board to visit a maggot farm and inquire there into the alleged cure for consumption resulting from the inhalation of the trimethylamina and ammonia issuing from maggots found in putrifying meat; and, if so, what was the result of such inquiry?

Mr. BURNS

As I informed the hon. Member in answer to a similar question on 1st August, I have made no such request to Dr. Kaye.

Mr. C. BATHURST

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that it has been repeatedly stated at meetings of local authorities that he made that request?

Mr. BURNS

Yes; and I have just as repeatedly contradicted it.