HC Deb 12 July 1923 vol 166 cc1546-7
15. Mr. EDE

asked the Minister of Pensions what progress has been made with the preparation of the medical records of the War; what sum has been expended on these records up to 30th June, 1923; when it is anticipated that the record will be completed; and what will be the total cost of the same?

Major TRYON

I assume that the hon. Member is referring to the records of admissions to and discharges from ambulances, hospitals or clearing stations during service. These medical records have now been sorted and indexed in one register, but as the work was commenced by the War Office and completed by the statistical division of my Department as part of their general duties, I regret I am not in a position to state the cost without very considerable investigation.