§ 24. Mr. G. TERRELLasked the President of the Local Government Board, whether there has been an outbreak of diphtheria at Lacock, in the county of Wilts; and whether the parish school has been closed and any stops taken to disinfect it?
Mr. FISHERThere has been some recent prevalence of diphtheria in the rural district of Chippenham, which comprises Lacock and twenty-five other parishes, a total of thirty eases having been notified from the whole district since 1st January. Inquiries recently made showed that active steps had been, and were being taken to limit the prevalence of the disease. I have no information as to whether the closure of the parish school at Lacock has been considered necessary, but I am in communication with the local authority on the matter and will let the hon. Member know the result.