HC Deb 26 June 1952 vol 502 c215W
84. Mr. Anthony Greenwood

asked the Minister of Health how many local authorities have schemes in active operation for the administration of vaccination with Bacillus Calmette-Guerin; and how many persons have been so vaccinated.

Mr. Iain Macleod

One hundred and forty-three local health authorities have had proposals approved authorising the use of B.C.G. vaccine. Approximately 32,000 persons were vaccinated under approved schemes between October, 1949, and 31st December, 1951.