HC Deb 23 November 1927 vol 210 c1811W
Mr. GROVES

asked the Minister of Health what processes are adopted after the collection of the lymph material from calves for vaccine, and what substances are added to it; and why such substances are added?

Sir K. WOOD

The lymph material collected from calves for vaccine is weighed and reduced to an emulsion with a known weight of a diluent consisting of glycerine, distilled water and oil of cloves. The diluent is used to bring the lymph material to a suitable consistency, and to get rid of extraneous bacteria.