HC Deb 27 March 1952 vol 498 c63W
66. Mr. Remnant

asked the Minister of Health what tests or researches are being undertaken with the use of streptomycin as a tuberculosis curative.

Miss Hornsby-Smith

The main experimental stage has been passed. Streptomycin now has an accepted place and is being widely used in the treatment of tuberculosis.

67. Mr. Remnant

asked the Minister of Health what progress has been made by research into the use of BCG vaccine as a tuberculosis preventative.

Miss Hornsby-Smith

The present research consists of long-term study of selected groups of the population, and results will not be available for some time.