§ 59. Mr. DAYasked the Minister of Health whether he is considering rendering Government assistance for the purpose of obtaining supplies of radium for curative purposes in Great Britain; whether any final decision has been arrived at by the sub-committee of the Committee of Civil Research; whether investigations are being made; and can he give particulars?
§ The MINISTER of HEALTH (Mr. Arthur Greenwood)The Radium Trust and the Radium Commission were constituted by Royal Charter in July last to administer a sum of £250,000, consisting of £150,000 from the National Radium Fund and £100,000 voted by Parliament for the purpose stated in the question.
§ Mr. DAYAre the facilities now easier for the institutions under the right hon. Gentleman's own control?
§ Mr. GREENWOODThere are none under my own control.
§ Commander BELLAIRSAre any steps being taken to keep the price down by bringing pressure to bear through the League of Nations?
§ Mr. GREENWOODThe radium that has been purchased so far has been purchased on most-favoured-nation terms.