§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is satisfied with the advice given by travel agents to people travelling abroad concerning the desirability of vaccination against polio.
§ Mr. MoyleSupplies of the Department's leaflet "Notice to Travellers—Health Protection" are made available free to individual travel agents and to the Association of British Travel Agents which distributes it to members. The 163W leaflet draws the attention of travellers to the importance of considering polio vaccination where the destination is outside Europe, Canada and USA. Information supplied by travel agents should therefore be in conformity with the advice given in the leaflet.
§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if, in conjunction with the British Airports Authority, he will institute a campaign to advise travellers to obtain complete protection against polio when traveling; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MoyleMy Department already publicises the need for protection against polio when travelling in certain areas. Advice is contained in the leaflet "Notice to Travellers—Health Protection" which is obtainable from the Department on request and which is also made available to such suitable distribution points as the Association of British Travel Agents, airlines and tour operators. The existence of the leaflet is brought to notice by a poster displayed in doctors' waiting rooms and other places. The subject is also dealt with in the Health Education Council's leaflet "Advice to Travellers". I am arranging for copies of these leaflets and poster to be sent to my hon. Friend.