HC Deb 13 December 1928 vol 223 cc2315-6
15. Mr. ELLIS DAVIES

asked the President of the Board of Education what was the number of school children suffering from venereal disease in the county of Carnarvon in 1927 and the number now under treatment?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I have been asked to reply. I have no means of obtaining information as to the number of school children suffering from venereal disease; but I am informed that the number of children between the ages of 5 and 14 who are now attending the treatment centre in this county is three.

Mr. DAVIES

Is not the average for England and Wales considerably higher?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I should have to have notice of that question.

Mr. DAVIES

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware of the horrible charges which are being made against the school children of this county in a weekly paper, "John Bull," with a very large circulation, and the editor of that paper has actually refused to publish any refutation of those horrible lies against these little children?

Dr. VERNON DAVIES

Can my right hon. Friend find out if the cases of venereal disease are hereditary or acquired, and state specifically what kind of venereal disease?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I should require notice of that question also.