§ Mr. Laurance Reedasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will inquire into the causes of the current outbreak of meningitis in the Bolton area; and what steps have been taken to contain it.
§ Mr. AlisonThe outbreak of meningitis in Bolton was due to a meningitis organism. It began in January, 1971, and comprised 19 cases, the last in May. All patients were admitted to hospital, and the medical officer of health approached general practitioners about examination of contacts.