HC Deb 05 August 1913 vol 56 cc1448-9

This Act may be cited as the Public Health (Treatment and Prevention of Disease) Act, 1913.

Question proposed, "That the Clause stand part of the Bill."

Captain JESSEL

In the title the Bill called "Prevention and Treatment of Disease," and in this Clause it is "Treatment and Prevention of Disease." Which title is the right hon. Gentleman going to have?

Mr. BURNS

"Prevention and Treatment of Disease."

Captain JESSEL

Then it ought to be altered in Clause 5; otherwise you will have it mixed up.

Amendment made: Leave out the words "Treatment and Prevention" and insert instead thereof the words "Prevention and Treatment."—[Mr. Burns.]

Bill reported; as amended, to be considered to-morrow (Wednesday).