§ 87. Mr. Dribergasked the Minister of Health if he is aware of the current epidemic of dysentery, attributed to food poisoning, in mid-Essex; approximately how many persons have been affected; and what steps he is taking to prevent 44W an extension or recurrence of this outbreak.
§ Mr. BevanYes, Sir. The number of persons affected cannot be stated, since it appears that the majority were not ill enough to seek medical attention. The local health authorities have taken due sanitary precautions to guard against a recurrence of the outbreak.