§ 30. Mr. Spenceasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will set up a special medical inquiry into outbreaks of infantile paralysis at Strathdon, having regard to the unique circumstances of which he has been informed.
§ Mr. WoodburnMedical officers of my Department are in touch with the local medical officer of health, and I will write to the hon. Member as soon as their expert assessment is available.
§ Mr. SpenceCan the right hon. Gentleman give an assurance that this matter will be given the highest possible priority, and will he assure the House that he does realise the exceptional opportunity now being offered of getting some information on the cause of infantile paralysis?
§ Mr. WoodburnThe hon. Gentleman well knows that the whole country is very anxious to find out the causes and cure of infantile paralysis. The facts which he has put before us are of an interesting nature, and the medical research people are busy on the job.