HC Deb 26 July 1957 vol 574 c96W
Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what changes his health department has made in treatment for the prevention and cure in Scotland of poliomyelitis; when a change was made; why it was made; and what success the new treatment has had and is having in Scotland.

Mr. Maclay

In May and June, 1956, some 5,000 Scottish children received one injection and 30,000 two injections of a British vaccine. Vaccination was discontinued at the end of June when the period of prevalence was likely to begin.

When vaccination was resumed in 1957 the decision was made to continue it throughout the year. This change followed advice given to the Minister of Health and myself by the Health Service Councils.

I am sending to the hon. Member a copy of a Report by the Medical Research Council which was published last month.

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