HC Deb 18 March 1926 vol 193 c588
50. Mr. BRIANT

asked the Minister of Health whether, in view of the possible connection between vaccination and encephalitis lethargica, he will give instructions that the record of patients suffering from the above disease shall contain the vaccinal conditions of patients and whether, in view of the urgency of the matter, he will not delay such a step until the Report of the Committee on Vaccination?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

As I stated in my reply to the hon. Member for West Middlesbrough on 12th February, the Committee on Vaccination will doubtless consider the desirability of such records being obtained. That Committee is empowered by its reference to report "from time to time," and there is no reason, therefore, to anticipate delay in the consideration of the suggestion of the hon. Member.

Mr. BRIANT

Is this disease notifiable compulsorily?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I would not like to answer without notice. I think not.

Mr. BRIANT

If it is not notifiable, will the right hon. Gentleman make it notifiable? It is most important.