HC Deb 19 December 1929 vol 233 cc1600-1
28. Mr. MORT

asked the Home Secretary the number of applications made at the Neath police court by parents for exemption from vaccination for their children during the last 12 months to the latest available date?

Mr. SHORT

I am not in a position to give this information. Records of such matters are not kept either at this court or as a general rule at other petty sessional courts.

Mr. MORT

Is the hon. Gentleman aware of the practice that operates in this particular district, and that parents, if they desire to exercise their rights under the law, and to get exemption from vaccination for their children, are compelled to apply to the police court, and the application has to be made by the father?

Mr. SHORT

If the hon. Member will give me particulars, I will have inquiries made.