§ 27. Mr. E. Fletcherasked the Minister of Health what advice is given to local authorities as to the necessary precautions to be taken at public baths to minimise the risks of polio and meningitis.
§ Mr. VosperAdvice on ventilation, avoidance of overcrowding and treatment of water at swimming baths was given in a Ministry publication in 1951 and in a medical memorandum on poliomyelitis sent to local authorities in 1954.
§ Mr. FletcherIs the Minister aware that this Question arises out of a recent incident in Islington when a child contracted polio and meningitis after swimming at the Tibberton swimming baths? Has he any statement to make on that incident?
§ Mr. VosperI am investigating that case, but I can say nothing further today.