HC Deb 27 July 1953 vol 518 c102W
115. Mr. Peter Freeman

asked the Minister of Health on what date in 1940 the present campaign for diphtheria immunisation was launched.

Miss Hornsby-Smith

The campaign was started as a result of two circulars issued by the Ministry, one dated 22nd November, 1940, to the Common Council of the City of London and to the Metropolitan Borough Councils, and the other dated 7th December, 1940 to Borough, Urban and Rural District Councils.