§ Mr. Viantasked the Minister of Health from what funds will the cost of diphtheria immunisation and smallpox vaccination schemes, now being arranged by local authorities, come.
§ Mr. BevanLocal health authorities are required by Section 26 of the National Health Service Act, 1946, to make arrangements for the vaccination of persons in their area against smallpox and for the immunisation of such persons against diphtheria. In accordance with Section 53 of the Act grants in respect of the expenditure incurred by local health authorities in providing these services will be made out of moneys provided by Parliament. The cost of the services will therefore, be shared by the taxpayers and the ratepayers.