HC Deb 07 August 1919 vol 119 cc558-9
Major C. W. LOWTHER

(by Private Notice) asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware of the dirty condition of the streets in the neighbourhood of Paddington; and whether he will take steps to cause the streets in question to be thoroughly disinfected, with a view to preventing the propagation of disease?

Major ASTOR

My right hon. Friend has had no official representations on the subject, but, in view of what has otherwise come to his knowledge, he is in communication with the local authority with a view to considering what steps it may be desirable to take to safeguard the health of the people.

Colonel YATE

Is the right hon. Gentleman in communication with the Kensington authorities, where the situation is very serious?

Major ASTOR

Yes, my right hon. Friend has been in touch with Kensington for some time, and I understand that seven vans are collecting refuse in Kensington, and that there will be twenty on the streets to-morrow.

Mr. J. JONES

Will you disinfect the members of the two councils concerned?

Mr. PERRING

How is it possible to carry out this disinfecting process without labour, inasmuch as the men will not work, although they have had their terms conceded?

Major ASTOR

That question should be addressed to the Minister of Labour.

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