HC Deb 14 December 1926 vol 200 c2766
54. Mr. BRIANT

asked the Minister of Health whether the case of the young man of 19 who recently died about 14 days after vaccination, the name of whom has been given privately to him in a letter, dated 19th November, from Mr. Arnold Lupton, has been reported to the Committee on Vaccination now sitting?

Sir K. WOOD

Yes, Sir.

Dr. WATTS

Has the hon. Member attempted to show that the death of this man is in any way connected with vaccination?

Sir K. WOOD

I must have notice of that question, but I do not think there is any reason to apprehend that such is the case.

Dr. WATTS

Is it not a fact that vaccination is intended as a protection against smallpox, and does not—

Mr. SPEAKER

That does not quite arise on this question.

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