§ 17. Mr. FELLasked if the right hon. Gentleman's attention has been called to the case of John Leverton, who was received in the sanatorium at Nottingham, under the terms of the National Insurance Act, who was discharged after five weeks' treatment as incurable, and who died at the workhouse sanatorium twelve days after admission; whether he is aware that the arrangements made for sanatorium treatment are incomplete in many other places; and if, under the circumstances, he will take steps for their postponement until satisfactory and complete treatment can be assured to patients admitted to the benefits?
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Mr. Masterman)I have seen a report of this case, and am making further inquiry from the Nottingham Insurance Committee. I am not aware, however, that the arrangements for sanatorium treatment in Nottingham are incomplete. 2176 Sixy-nine cases of tuberculosis in Nottingham have received institutional treatment since 15th July last.
§ Mr. FELLAs this is only one of many cases which have been brought to my notice, would it not be advantageous and in the interests of sufferers themselves, that these arrangements, which are so unsatisfactory, should be suspended, and some more complete plans made; and will he inform me where these plans can be perfected while these tentative arrangements are in force?
§ Mr. MASTERMANI will inquire, but I have no information to suggest that there has been anything unusual in this case. It may be a perfectly normal case.