HC Deb 02 December 1964 vol 703 cc73-4W
61. Lady Tweedsmuir

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland on what date he received the Milne Report on the typhoid outbreak in Aberdeen; and if he will make a statement on the Report in advance of publication and before the House rises for the Christmas Recess.

Mr. Ross

I received this Report on 19th November. I do not propose to make any statement on it until hon. Members are able to consider the statement and the Report together.

Lady Tweedsmuir

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will inquire into the source of the premature disclosure of part of the Milne Committee's Report into the typhoid outbreak in Aberdeen, in order to allay the uncertainty aroused; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Ross

I am satisfied that the recent Press report about the Milne Committee's findings did not come from any official source. As regards a statement, I cannot add to the reply my hon. Friend the Joint Under-Secretary of State gave the noble Lady last week.