§ 40. Lieut.-Colonel FREMANTLEasked the Minister of Health whether any representations have been made to him, under Section 104 of the Local Government Act, 1929, in regard to local authorities who have undertaken no propa- 1141 ganda on the subject of venereal disease; the number of such authorities; and what action he proposes to take to remind them of their powers and responsibilities in the matter?
§ The MINISTER of HEALTH (Mr. Arthur Greenwood)I have received representations from one voluntary association in regard to the need for further propaganda on the subject of venereal diseases by local authorities. The surveys now being made by inspectors of my Department of the health services of local authorities include an investigation of the educational measures undertaken in each area on health questions, including venereal diseases. If it appears in any case that this matter is being neglected, appropriate action will be taken, but until the surveys are complete it will not be possible to say in how many areas no propaganda on this subject is being undertaken.
§ Lieut.-Colonel FREMANTLEWhen will the surveys be completed, or when are they expected to be completed?
§ Mr. GREENWOODI am afraid that I must have notice of that question.