HC Deb 25 November 1919 vol 121 c1618
67. Dr. MURRAY

asked the Secretary for Scotland whether he is aware of the need for dwelling houses for district nurses in the island of Lewis; and whether the Scottish Board of Health have made any progress in the direction of providing these houses?

The SECRETARY for SCOTLAND (Mr. Munro)

I am aware of the need for dwelling houses for district nurses in Lewis, and the Scottish Board of Health are at present in communication with the Lewis District Committee on the subject. The Board are prepared to give assistance where required from the Highlands and Islands (Medical Service) Fund towards the provision of nurses' houses.

Dr. MURRAY

What amount of assistance?

Mr. MUNRO

I must ask for notice of that question. I will tell my hon. Friend that the Board are in communication with the district committee, and have offered to send representatives to Lewis to confer with them upon the subject.

Dr. MURRAY

They have been doing so for two years.

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