§ 53. Mr. Sorensenasked the Minister of Health the extent of the outbreak of catarrhal jaundice; to what cause or causes 853 it is attributed; and whether the liability to infection at public baths has led to any special action being taken.
§ Mr. WillinkCatarrhal jaundice is not a generally notifiable disease although, for research purposes, it was recently made notifiable in certain eastern countries and I have, therefore, no definite information about its incidence. It has latterly become prevalent throughout Europe and in North Africa as well as in this country. Its causes have not been established, and at my request the Medical Research Council is at present making a special investigation of the disease. I am advised that there is nothing to show any connexion between catarrhal jaundice and public baths.
§ Mr. SorensenCan the right hon. and learned Gentleman say whether the report on the incidence of this disease will be made at an early date, because it is getting rather serious?
§ Mr. WillinkWe would all be well advised to await the result of the investigations by the Medical Research Council.
§ Mr. SorensenThat is what I mean.
§ Mr. WillinkIt is a body independent of myself.
§ Commander Locker-LampsonWas Mosley suffering from catarrhal jaundice?