Summaryo1.The death rate and the notification rate are only a partial indication of the incidence of tuberculosis in young children, and too hasty conclusions should not be drawn about the incidence of tuberculosis among young children in war-time.2.It is a point for discussion whether sample surveys with tuberculin testing, followed if need be by x-ray examination, might usefully be undertaken more extensively than at present. In this, as at many other points, the child-welfare departments, given adequate assistance, can help in the anti-tuberculosis campaign and should take a more active part than at present is usual.3.More accommodation is required in residential nurseries.4.The financial burden on the tuberculous family should be relieved to a much greater extent than it is at present.5.A more suitable class of woman might be attracted to undertake the duties of foster-mother or home-help if she were adequately remunerated.6.Until such time as we can ensure a milk supply free from tuberculosis, the public should be told the plain facts of the case and the remedy. The death rate and the notification rate are only a partial indication of the incidence of tuberculosis in young children, and too hasty conclusions should not be drawn about the incidence of tuberculosis among young children in war-time. It is a point for discussion whether sample surveys with tuberculin testing, followed if need be by x-ray examination, might usefully be undertaken more extensively than at present. In this, as at many other points, the child-welfare departments, given adequate assistance, can help in the anti-tuberculosis campaign and should take a more active part than at present is usual. More accommodation is required in residential nurseries. The financial burden on the tuberculous family should be relieved to a much greater extent than it is at present. A more suitable class of woman might be attracted to undertake the duties of foster-mother or home-help if she were adequately remunerated. Until such time as we can ensure a milk supply free from tuberculosis, the public should be told the plain facts of the case and the remedy.