76. Mr. T. THOMSONasked the Minister of Health if he is aware of the inconvenience caused to many parents by the removal of the form for declaring a conscientious objection to vaccination from the form given at registration of a birth; and will he revoke the Departmental Order of his predecessor, dated 20th July, 1923, which altered a practice that had been in operation for many years?
§ Mr. WHEATLEYI have received certain representations in regard to this matter, and am considering whether it is necessary to take any action with respect to the Order referred to by the hon. Member.
Mr. THOMSONHow long will it be before the right hon. Gentleman can come to a decision on this question, which is purely a matter of administration resting entirely with himself?
§ Mr. WHEATLEYI hope that it will only be a matter of days.
§ Lieut.-Colonel FREMANTLEIn doing that, will the right hon. Gentleman take into consideration the reason for which that Order was made, namely, to ensure the safety of the community by giving vaccination?