HC Deb 16 April 1940 vol 359 cc814-5W
Mr. Groves

asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware of discontent amongst medical men at the reduced notification fee for measles and whooping cough, offered by his Department; and what steps he is taking to secure that medical men do not refuse to notify these diseases as a protest against the reduced fee?

Mr. Elliot

I have no reason to apprehend any failure on the part of practitioners to fulfil their duties under these regulations. The regulations are, however, enforceable by local authorities and a penalty is provided for failure to comply.