§ 62. Mr. HANNONasked the Minister of Health whether his attention has been called to a recent statement by the medical officer of health for Birmingham that several cases of psittacosis, definitely caused by infection from parrots, has occurred in Birmingham within the past two years; and, seeing that of 11 cases 1174 reported in Birmingham during the period stated four have proved fatal, he will say what steps the Ministry has taken to deal with this malady?
§ Mr. GREENWOODI am informed that the medical officer of health of Birmingham has not made any public statement of the kind referred to. As regards the second part of the question, I would refer the hon. Member to the answer given on the 23rd instant to the hon. and gallant Member for Warwick and Leamington (Captain Eden).
§ Mr. HANNONHas the right hon. Gentleman any information from Birmingham of the result of the inquiry which he has ordered to be made, and can he give any information as to what practical steps are being taken to put an end to this malady?
§ Mr. GREENWOODAs I explained to the House, investigations are not complete.
Dr. DAVIESIs the right hon. Gentle man aware that both Germany and the United States of America have prohibited—
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe hon. Gentleman is giving information.