HC Deb 09 May 1927 vol 206 c34
50. Lieut.-Colonel HOWARD-BURY

asked the Minister of Health how many deaths have been due to smallpox during the present year in this country?

Sir K. WOOD

Twenty-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-BURY

Is the hon. Gentleman taking any steps, in view of the danger of an epidemic, to recommend vaccination?

Sir K. WOOD

Yes, we are doing all we can in that connection.

Commander WILLIAMS

Is the Ministry drawing the attention of the school authorities to the very great need of encouraging vaccination?

Sir K. WOOD

We are doing all we can in that connection.

Mr. THURTLE

Can the hon. Gentleman tell us how many of the people who have died had been vaccinated?

Sir K. WOOD

The hon. Member had better put that question on the Paper.

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