Created by Commonwealth Relations Office
Approx. 21 Apr 1955
Description:

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In view of many misunderstandings it is only fair for me to point out that so far this new vaccine does involve inoculating our children at repeated intervals with a preparation derived from the kidneys of monkeys. The House and the country will surely [missing (torn page): know?] that we must carry out extensive tests as to the cost effectiveness [of] any possible dangers of it. We are already doing this. We must [also] make sure, as we shall, that it is effective against the particular strains of the virus most commonly found in this country...

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NB: given in parliament?