§ 2. Sir A. SHIRLEY BENNasked the Pensions Minister how many sanatoria are provided by his Department for the benefit of uncertifiable border-line cases of loss of mental balance occurring among ex-soldiers as distinguished from neurasthenics of a psuedo-paralytic type; where are they situated; what accommodation do they furnish; and are facilities afforded for interesting occupations for the purpose of promoting an early return to the conditions of industrial life?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of PENSIONS (Colonel Sir James Craig)Eighteen institutions, providing 2,046 beds, have been set up by the Ministry to deal with the cases described. They are situated at Edinburgh, Shotley Bridge, Leeds (2), Altrincham, Woolton, Stockport, Leicester, Maidenhead, Bath, Exeter, Orpington, Tooting, Denmark Hill, Roehampton, Chepstow, Craigend, and Leopardstown.
Further institutions are in course of preparation. Occupational training has been provided at the majority of these homes, and, at the remainder, is being instituted as rapidly as possible.
Accommodation in the Treatment and Training centres will also be available for the convalescent cases which still require treatment and training. There are in addition clinics at Lancaster Gate, Manchester, and elsewhere, where out-patient treatment is given for the milder type of neurasthenic, such as the pseudo-paralytic type.