§ 42. Mr. LEONARDasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he has considered the petition of the in habitants of Brechin protesting at the lack of suitable accommodation for cases of scarlet fever and diphtheria; and if he can state what arrangements are being made by the Angus County Council to meet the needs and convenience of this part of the country?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for SCOTLAND (Sir Godfrey Collins)Letters on the subject have been received by the Department of Health. The matter is under active consideration by the county council, and the department have already arranged to send a medical officer and an architect to consult with local officials as to the extent and location of any additional accommodation required.