§ 20. Mr. Remnantasked the Minister of Health what percentage of children under five years of age have been immunised against diphtheria.
§ Miss Hornsby-SmithApproximately 50 per cent.
§ Mr. RemnantCan my hon. Friend say whether that is a reduction over previous years and, if so, would she publicise the undoubted fact that the reduction of the scourge was largely due to immunisation?
§ Miss Hornsby-SmithIt is true that there have been better years on an average, but I endorse the sentiments of my hon. Friend in hoping that parents will realise the inestimable value of the service and co-operate with us in seeing that a very high percentage of the nation's children are immunised.