HC Deb 13 March 1935 vol 299 c392
54. Mr. THORNE

asked the Minister of Health whether he has received a report from his inspector in connection with the scarlet fever outbreak at Den- ham, Bucks; if he can state the number of children affected; whether adjacent schools have been closed on account of the epidemic; and what action is being taken to prevent the outbreak spreading?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of HEALTH (Mr. Shakespeare)

My right hon. Friend has not yet received a final report on the cause and extent of the outbreak from his medical officer, but he is advised that the steps taken should check any spread. If the hon. Member will put down a further question next week, my right hon. Friend hopes to be in a position to give him full information.

Major-General Sir ALFRED KNOX

Is there any danger of this outbreak of scarlet fever in South Bucks spreading to West Ham?