§ 45. Sir H. BRITTAINasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the increased demand for radium for curative purposes and of the uneconomical character of purchases of small quantities by institutions, he will consider rendering Government assistance in obtaining supplies?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of HEALTH (Sir Kingsley Wood)I have been asked to reply. The whole question of the radium requirements of this country in relation to present sources of supply is at present under consideration by a Sub-Committee of the Committee of Civil Research.
§ Sir H. BRITTAINHow long will it be before the report is presented?
§ Sir K. WOODI hope it may be possible to present the report shortly.
§ Colonel WOODCOCKIn the meantime will the Parliamentary Secretary allow institutions to purchase radium on the same terms as they have already permission to purchase?
§ Sir K. WOODI do not think that arias out of the question.
§ Commander BELLAIRSHave any representations been made to the Belgian Government as to the exorbitant prices charged in the Belgian Congo?