43. Dr. VERNON DAVIESasked the Minister of Health if he is satisfied with the present position in regard to the early notification of tuberculosis in this country; and, if not, whether he proposes to take any steps to impress upon 496 medical practitioners and the community the vital importance of early notification of this disease both to the public health and to the patient?
§ Sir K. WOODMy right hon. Friend is not yet satisfied that the early notification of tuberculosis has been secured in all parts of the country. Circulars have already been issued by my right hon. Friend's Department to medical practitioners and local authorities on this subject, and the present position is described on pages 40 and 41 of the last Annual Report of the Department. The position will be again considered on the receipt of the notification returns for the present year.