§ 50. Lieut.-Colonel HOWARD-BURYasked the Minister of Health how many deaths have been due to smallpox during the present year in this country?
§ Sir K. WOODTwenty-seven deaths among persons suffering from smallpox have so far been reported in England and Wales during the present year, but in some cases the death certificates have not yet been received.
§ Lieut.-Colonel HOWARD-BURYIs the hon. Gentleman taking any steps, in view of the danger of an epidemic, to recommend vaccination?
§ Sir K. WOODYes, we are doing all we can in that connection.
Commander WILLIAMSIs the Ministry drawing the attention of the school authorities to the very great need of encouraging vaccination?
§ Sir K. WOODWe are doing all we can in that connection.
§ Mr. THURTLECan the hon. Gentleman tell us how many of the people who have died had been vaccinated?
§ Sir K. WOODThe hon. Member had better put that question on the Paper.