HC Deb 20 October 1949 vol 468 c60W
Mr. Piratin

asked the Minister of Health how many cases of poliomyelitis have been reported from London rest centres; how many children have died; and whether he is satisfied that the conditions do not contribute to the spread of this disease.

Mr. Bevan

My information is that there have been six such cases. None has died. Doctors do not yet know what causes the disease.