THE EPIDEMIC

Evening Post, Volume XCVII, Issue 28, 1 February 1919, Page 9

THE EPIDEMIC

COMMISSION'S ORDER OF

REFERENCE

The order of reference for the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the recent epidemic is on the lines oi the published forecasts. The Commission will hear evidence on the following matters: —

1. The causes of the introduction and extension of, tho recent epidemic of influenza in New Zealand.

2. The best methods of preventing or dealing with such occurrences in future.

3. All matters connected with the arrival in New Zealand waters of the s.s. Niagara and tho s.s. Maknra'in respect to their bearing on the introduction or extension of the epidemic. 4. The administration of the Public Health Department and of local authorities with regard to their responsibilities in relation to the epidemic, and generally in regard to public health. ' 5. The proper .relation of local authorities to the Public Health Department in respect of the prevention or suppression of infections diseases, and generally in regard to public health.

6. The efficiency of the quarantine arrangements in New Zealand. The Commission consists of Sir John Denniston (chairman), the Hon. E. Mitchelson, and Mr. David M'Laren. The report is to be submitted to the Governor-General not later than 15th March.