HC Deb 08 May 1913 vol 52 c2214
32. Mr. POINTER

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is aware that the Manx House of Keys has passed a conscience clause applying to the Vaccination Acts, and that the Upper Chamber has rejected it; and whether he can make arrangements with the Lieutenant-Governor of the Isle of Man, as chief of the police, to prevent prosecutions for non-vaccination pending the settlement of the question by the two Houses?

Mr. McKENNA

I have seen a newspaper report of the proceedings. The matter is settled by the rejection of the Bill; and I fear I could not properly take the action suggested.

Mr. POINTER

Under the constitution of the Isle of Man is it still open to the two Houses to meet together and settle the matter definitely, and meantime can the right hon. Gentleman arrange that no prosecutions shall take place?

Mr. McKENNA

I am afraid not. If the Bill has been rejected it is not law.