HC Deb 20 March 1979 vol 964 cc573-4W
Dr. Vaughan

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when the pathogen A (smallpox) laboratory will be closed at St. Mary's hospital; why stocks of pathogen A virus are still being kept in a built-up area; and whether all work on pathogen A viruses has been stopped at St. Mary's hospital.

Mr. Ennals

No work with category A pathogens is now being done at St. Mary's hospital. The hon. Gentleman has written to me on the other issues and I shall shortly be replying to him.