§ 20. Sir M. BARLOWasked the Pensions Minister whether any and, if so, what effective steps have been taken for the general open-air treatment of tuberculous and shell-shock cases by means of farm colonies or otherwise; whether he has approached the Board of Agriculture in the matter; and, if not, whether he will consider, with the Board of Agriculture, the appointment of a small Interdepartmental Committee, with an outside chairman, to consider the whole matter?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSI am making arrangements for the treatment of shell-shock cases on the lines suggested. At present disabled soldiers suffering from shell-shock are admitted to military neurological hospitals, where in nearly every case land is available and is utilised for this treatment.
With regard to tuberculosis, I am taking steps, in conjunction with the President of the Local Government Board, to appoint such a Committee as my hon. Friend suggests.
§ Sir M. BARLOWWould it not be desirable, also, to take into consultation the Board of Agriculture?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSAll the Government Departments concerned are being taken into consultation.