Mr HUGHES - That matter has been brought to the attention of the DirectorGeneral of Health who, in consultation with members of the Victorian body which is dealing with the epidemic, offered the Commonwealth's co-operation in dealing with the after effects of the epidemic. With respect to the after-care of sufferers from this complaint, the Director-General of Health has submitted certain suggestions in the event of the number of patients exceeding that which it is within the capacity of the State to handle. Happily, it appears, however, that there is now a lull in the epidemic. This may be only temporary, but we hope it marks a permanent decline. If it should happen that the number of patients warrants such action, my department will be only too pleased to cooperate with the State of Victoria in this matter.