§ 67. Mr. W. THORNEasked the Minister of Health whether he is now in a position to make a statement concerning the deaths of Mr. and Mrs. Hayles and their infant son, who died at the Bermondsey Infirmary?
§ Dr. ADDISONI am informed that an inquest has been held, and that the verdict returned was one of death from heart failure from lobar pneumonia due 1215 to natural causes. I am awaiting copies of the depositions, but I think it is fair to state that according to the Press reports, the charges which were made in regard to this case were not confirmed at the inquest.
§ Mr. THORNEThe right hon. Gentleman will remember that when I put a supplementary question, I asked him whether he would be good enough to inquire into the housing conditions in this district. Has that inquiry been carried out?
§ Dr. ADDISONInquiry has been made, and I have a complete report, of which I will send the hon. Member a copy.