§ Mr. Grovesasked the Minister of Health how many cases of diphtheria and deaths from that disease have occurred in South Shields in each of the years 1935, 1936, 1937 and 1938; at what date was immunisation against diphtheria introduced; how many children have been immunised and at what ages; and whether any of the cases of diphtheria or deaths from that disease have occurred in immunised children?
§ Mr. ElliotI am making inquiries from the local authority and will communicate with the hon. Member.