§ Mr. BECKERasked the Minister of Health the number of cases of leprosy notified in the United Kingdom during the last annual period; how many persons there are in the United Kingdom suffering from leprosy; and can he give any information as to the efficiency of the new cure for leprosy?
§ Mr. WHEATLEYLeprosy is not compulsorily notifiable in this country, and the information available as to the number of persons suffering from this disease is only approximate. It is, however, known that the total number of cases in this country is very small, and during the past 25 years official records show that only 24 cases have been imported. As regards the last part of the question, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for India tells me that favourable reports are being received from that country regarding new methods of treatment, but it is not vet possible to say what proportion of cases can be cured.