§ Captain BULLOCKasked the Minister of Health whether his attention has been called to the recent floods at Litherland, where the water inundated the ground floors of a number of houses; and whether it is proposed to take any steps during the current year to deal with the problem of better river
— Number of cases admitted as Diphtheria. Number of cases re-diagnosed as some other disease. Number of these cases re-diagnosed as tonsillitis. 1930 … … … … 2,162 744 Not available. 1931 … … … … 1,728 690 Not available. 1932 … … … … 1,156 609 303 1933 … … … … 788 441 285 1934 … … … … 1,551 Figures not yet available.
§ Mr. GROVESasked the Minister of Health whether classified records have been kept regarding illnesses in nurses at the Birmingham City Infectious
2090Wdrainage and the prevention of coast erosion in this area?
Sir H. YOUNGNo, Sir. I am aware of the need for improved drainage in the locality which is in the watershed of the Rimrose Brook, and a scheme for the purpose has been prepared. Action by the local authorities concerned is, however, deferred pending the decision on the Bootle Extension Bill at present before Parliament. I am not aware of any contemplated scheme for the prevention of coast erosion in this area.