§ Mr. Grovesasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that the number of cases of whooping cough reported since this disease was made notifiable six months ago is equivalent to an average of one case per practising doctor, that is far below the number known to have occurred; and what steps he proposes to take to ensure more accurate returns?
§ Mr. ElliotI am aware that the number of cases of whooping cough notified under the regulations is approximately at the rate of one case for each doctor in general practice but I have no reason to suppose that this number is less than the number of cases treated by doctors.