HC Deb 11 June 1928 vol 218 c626
43. Mr. T. WILLIAMS

asked the Minister of Health if he is aware of cases in which sufferers from tuberculosis have been precluded from receiving sanatorium treatment unless the patient consents to be vaccinated; and whether he has sanctioned regulations to that effect?

Sir K. WOOD

The answer to both parts of he question is in the negative.

Mr. WILLIAMS

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that in the West Riding of Yorkshire it is said that some regulation exists which precludes a person suffering from tuberculosis from entering a, sanatorium unless he is vaccinated, and will he make inquiries on the point?

Sir K. WOOD

No, Sir; I should want something; far more definite than what someone said in some part of the country. If the hon. Member has any definite ilnformation on the matter, I will inquire into it.

Mr. WILLIAMS

If a definite case is submitted to the right hon. Gentleman, will he make inquiries?

Sir K. WOOD

Certainly.

Mr. WILLIAMS

Are we to understand that the Ministry of Health is not responsible for any regulation of this kind?

Sir K. WOOD

I have just said so.

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