HC Deb 21 January 1937 vol 319 cc363-4W
Mr. Groves

asked the Minister of Health on what day was the first case of smallpox discovered at Oldham; for how long had the patient been infected before discovery; and how many cases have been notified?

Sir K. Wood

The first case was notified on the 27th November, 1936. I am advised that this patient was probably infected about 23 days earlier, which interval includes the period of incubation when there are no clinical manifestations. Nine cases in all have been notified.