§ 36. Colonel Sir ARTHUR HOLBROOKasked the Minister of Health whether his attention has been directed to the increase in cases of small-pox during the past few months; and whether he will consider the introduction of legislation in order to protect the community from this danger?
§ Sir K. WOODAs regards the first part of the question, my right hon. Friend is aware that small-pox is still prevalent in some parts of the country, but the number of cases notified during recent months is considerably smaller than the numbers notified in the early months of this year. As regards the second part, my right hon. Friend is awaiting the Report of the Committee on Vaccination, which was appointed last year, before considering the question of further action on this subject.
§ Lieut.-Colonel FREMANTLECan my hon. Friend give any idea when that Report is likely to be issued?
§ Sir K. WOODNo, Sir.
§ Colonel DAYWill the hon. Gentleman say in which district the latest outbreak of small-pox has been notified?
§ Sir K. WOODI must ask the hon. Member for notice of that question.
§ Mr. HERBERT WILLIAMSCan my hon. Friend say if there is any truth in the suggestion that these are cases of chicken-pox and not small-pox?
§ Sir K. WOODNo, there is no truth in it.