HC Deb 10 June 1964 vol 696 cc69-70W
64. Mr. Wolrige-Gordon

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will make a further statement on the outbreak of typhoid in Aberdeen.

Mr. Noble

I made a full statement in the House last Monday. The total number of cases in hospital in Aberdeen today is 431 of which 376 are confirmed and 55 are under investigation. This represents an increase of 19 since Monday. We cannot afford to relax our vigilance, and in particular the strictest personal hygiene is still required on the part of members of the public both in Aberdeen and in all other parts of the country.

Mr. W. Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the outbreak of typhoid in Aberdeen; what steps are now being taken to control it; and if he is satisfied that the present arrangements provide for sufficiently expeditious action.

Mr. Noble

I would refer the hon. Member to my statement in the House last Monday and to the reply given today to a Question by my hon. Friend the Member for East Aberdeenshire (Mr. Wolrige-Gordon). I am satisfied that the present arrangements provide for sufficiently expeditious action.