§ Mr. GROVESasked the Minister of Health how many children were sent to isolation hospitals during 1935 as being alleged carriers of diphtheria; what was the length of their detention in each case; what is the average cost per week per child in such cases; and what is the eventual procedure in regard to those who are defined as chronic carriers after prolonged stay in such hospitals?
§ Sir K. WOODI regret that the information asked for in the first three1008W parts of the question is not available. As regards the last part, I am advised that if after suitable treatment the carrier condition persists the usual procedure is to return the child to its home. Advice is given to protect persons in the home and elsewhere who are susceptible to diphtheria so that precautions can be taken.