HC Deb 19 December 1935 vol 307 c1947
92. Mr. LEACH

asked the Minister of Health against what diseases are child patients in London County Council hospitals inoculated; and whether the consent of the parents is obtained before such inoculations are performed?

Sir K. WOOD

I understand that inoculations for the prevention of diphtheria, scarlet fever, whooping cough and measles are occasionally done in London County Council hospitals, and that whenever practicable the consent of the parents is obtained.

Mr. LEACH

What is the proportion of cases dealt with without the consent of the parents?

Sir K. WOOD

The consent of the parents is always obtained whenever that is practicable.

Mr. LEACH

How can it be impracticable?