§ Sir C. OMANasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that the high infant mortality of Market Drayton still persists and has persisted for 10 years or more; will he now publish the recommendations for its diminution made by the Report of his Medical Inspector, omitting those which he considers confidential, if there are any such; and, if not, will he send another medical inspector to inspect and report?
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Mr. CHAMBERLAINI am aware that the infant mortality rate in Market Drayton has generally been in excess of the average rate for the whole country, although this has not always been the case in the past 10 years. As regards the second part of the question, I would refer my hon. Friend to my previous answers on this subject. The county council are taking steps to provide a new infant welfare centre in this district, and the further inspection suggested in the-last part of the question does not, therefore, seem to be necessary.