§ 40. Mr. Lewisasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware of the annoyance caused to medical officers of health due to the letter sent out by his Department on 16th February, and the subsequent one of April, dealing with inoculations of people against poliomyelitis; whether he will publish these letters in HANSARD; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithIt has been the practice to inform the local health authorities from time to time of factors affecting 77W the progress of the polio vaccination programme and to make suggestions intended to be helpful. These communications are generally welcomed. I do not consider it necessary to publish them.