§ 56. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what technical provision he is making, by advice or otherwise, to arrest the spread of the present influenza epidemic in Scotland.
§ Mr. RossMedical officers of health were warned last autumn of the possibility of an outbreak of influenza this winter. They have applied accepted methods of control, including protective vaccination for priority groups, and have had the advice and help of both family doctors and the hospital and specialist services. I am glad to note that the outbreak is declining.