§ 31. Mr. THORNEasked the Minister of Health whether he can give any information in regard to the outbreak of 2841 paratyphoid at Grays, Essex, and neighbouring towns; what action is being taken to prevent the disease from spreading; and what was the cause of the outbreak?
§ Sir K. WOODI understand that 21 cases of paratyphoid were notified in the urban districts of Grays Thurrock, Purfleet and Tilbury, and the rural district of Orsett, in the six weeks ending 27th July. The outbreak has been under investigation by the medical officer of health and a visit has been paid by a medical officer of my Department. All cases were promptly isolated and the routine disinfection carried out. The cause of the outbreak has not yet been determined, but investigations are still in progress.