BRITISH PHYSIQUE.
♦ ; — ■ THE DECREASING BIRTH-RATE:. United Press Association— By EleoW© Telegraph— Copyright. (Received July 8, 7.47 a.m.) , ' . ■' LONDON, July 7. In the House of Lords, the Eaxl of Meath asked for the appointment 'of ai Royal Commission to inquire into the causes of the deterioration of the physique of-tb* working classes. The Bishop of Ripon declared that th«i aecline of the birth-rate was alarming. Already there was a shortage of 1,100,000 children. He added that similar cause* were operating in Canada and Australia. The Duke of Devonshire admitted tfoatJ an inquiry was necessary, though he en pressed a doubt regarding the ■deterioration of the urban "operatives. After consulting the medical profession the Government would consider the desirableness of appoint* ing a commission of inquiry.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 7701, 8 July 1903, Page 2
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