§ 72. Mr. ANDERSONasked the President of the Local Government Board whether he can give particulars of the outbreak of small-pox in the East End of London; if he will state the districts from which cases have been reported and the number of cases so reported; what steps have been taken; and with what result?
§ Mr. S. WALSHTen oases of small-pox were notified between 2nd and 7th March in Stepney, Hackney, Bethnal Green, and East Ham. These cases were removed to hospital, the houses were disinfected, all human contacts are under observation, and all who could be persuaded were vaccinated. It is reported this morning that seven further cases have occurred in Stepney amongst the contacts and have been removed to hospital.
§ Mr. PETODo the Government propose, in view of this emergency, to ask for any powers to enforce compulsory vaccination in certain districts now?