B.C.G. Vaccination Schemes

HC Deb 29 April 1952 vol 499 cc57-8W

51. Mr. Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what local health authorities have not taken powers to operate B.C.G. vaccination schemes under Section 27 of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act, 1947.

Commander Galbraith

Three local health authorities, the County Councils of Berwick, Roxburgh and Selkirk have not yet taken power to provide B.C.G. vaccination, but they are actively considering joint action.