§ Sir B. Jannerasked the Minister of Health why stocks of bonemeal were recently withdrawn from Manchester schools and parks; what inquiries are going on with regard to all stocks of bone-meal; and what further withdrawal of bonemeal is to take place.
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§ Mr. BraineI understand that these stocks were contaminated with anthrax organisms. The wholesale distributors in England have been informed and the Medical Officers of Health have taken samples from their stocks for bacteriological examination. The position will be considered in the light of the results.