HC Deb 10 May 1939 vol 347 c488W
Mr. Liddall

asked the Minister of Health what was the food found to be responsible for the recent outbreak of typhoid in the city of Nottingham?

Mr. Bernays

I understand that several kinds of food may have been involved, but that it is not possible to identify any particular foodstuff as responsible.

Mr. Liddall

asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that the Nottingham Corporation have refused to give any information to the injured parties with reference to the recent typhoid outbreak; and whether he will consider directing a public inquiry to be held in order that persons interested may have before them all relevant information on which to consider their position, and not be prevented from claiming compensation if such be due?

Mr. Bernays

The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. As regards the last part, as the outbreak did not present any special features of public health interest and the measures taken by the local authority to deal with it were speedily effective, my right hon. Friend does not consider that there are any grounds for holding a public local inquiry.