§ Sir R. Russellasked the Minister of Health what evidence he possesses of human beings being infected with food-poison organisms carried by imported tortoises.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonI am aware that food poisoning organisms have been isolated from tortoises and that, in rare instances, human infections have been detected in persons who have been in contact with such tortoises. The hazard is not however considered sufficient to warrant any special action.