HC Deb 03 December 1942 vol 385 c1278
16. Sir Percy Hurd

asked the Minister of Health whether the reports received by his Department show an increase of the disease of shingles and the cause?

Mr. E. Brown

No reports have been received in my Department indicating an increase in the incidence of shingles.

Sir P. Hurd

Has the right hon. Gentleman any recent report?

Mr. Brown

Yes, Sir, we have some reports, but I have not received any showing an increase.