§ 40. Mr. Turtonasked the Minister of Health whether, in view of the conflict of opinion on the merits of notification and compulsory treatment of venereal disease and the remarkable reduction which has taken place in the incidence of syphilis in Scandinavian countries where this system prevails, he will promote an inquiry to discover how much, if any, of the Scandinavian success is attributable to this system?
§ Sir K. WoodI am giving careful consideration to this matter.
§ Mr. TurtonIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the report of the New York Commission which compares the work and methods adopted by the Ministry of Health in this country unfavourably with those practised in the Scandinavian countries is causing grave anxiety in this country? Will he take some steps to allay it?
§ Sir K. WoodYes, I hope to say something more about this matter to-morrow on the Estimates.