HC Deb 21 June 1956 vol 554 cc127-8W
Mr. Viant

asked the Minister of Health from which firm the vaccine came which was used for the poliomyelitis vaccinations done at Tottenham and in Derbyshire.

Mr. Turton

Glaxo Laboratories Limited.

Mr. Viant

asked the Minister of Health whether the recent vaccinations against poliomyelitis were done with vaccine from both the firms commissioned to manufacture the vaccine; and how much vaccine came from each of them.

Mr. Turton

All vaccine so far used has been manufactured by one firm; approximately 333 litres have been issued to local health authorities in England and Wales.

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