§ 65. Mr. R. YOUNGasked the Minister of Health whether his attention has been called to the annual report of the medical officer of health for Haydock, Lancashire, which shows that, while the death rate 2057 was slightly below the average for England and Wales, the infantile death rate was 44 per 1,000 higher; whether he can state what has caused this abnormal infantile mortality; and, if not, will he make inquiries with a view to sanitary and housing improvements beng effected in the interests of public health?
§ Sir K. WOODThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative and to the second in the negative. As regards the third part, my right hon. Friend proposes to arrange for a local investigation of all the circumstances.