B.C.G. Vaccine (Hansard, 15 June 1950)

§ 34. Mr. Remnant
asked the Minister of Health whether he has considered the merits of B.C.G. vaccine as a tuberculosis immuniser; and whether he will make it available to the public.

§ Mr. Bevan
A trial use of the vaccine is being made for selected cases, but I am advised that it would not yet be suitable for indiscriminate use.

§ Mr. Remnant
Will the Minister keep in close touch with this experiment, as this shows every chance of being a most useful vaccine?

§ Mr. Bevan
We are watching it very anxiously and with a good deal of expectancy.

§ Mr. Snow
Will the Minister examine the controlled experiment conducted in Portsmouth over the last four years in connection with this vaccine?

§ Mr. Bevan
Certainly. If my hon. Friend will give me particulars I will have them investigated.