§ Mr. BECKERasked the Minister of Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that disinfectants totally devoid of bactericidal action are sold to the public; and if he will see that disinfectants so sold and described must comply with a test similar to the one required for the Army and Navy and other Government Departments?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINI have no evidence to show that disinfectants totally devoid of bactericidal action are sold to the public, but I am aware that, judged by certain tests, the disinfectants which are on sale may differ considerably in their bactericidal power. As at present advised, I do not propose to adopt the suggestion in the last part of the question. I understand that advice as to the choice of disinfectants for particular purposes can generally be obtained from the health officers of local authorities.