HC Deb 15 May 1930 vol 238 cc2046-7
59. Mr. DAY

asked 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. DAY

Are the facilities now easier for the institutions under the right hon. Gentleman's own control?

Mr. GREENWOOD

There are none under my own control.

Commander BELLAIRS

Are any steps being taken to keep the price down by bringing pressure to bear through the League of Nations?

Mr. GREENWOOD

The radium that has been purchased so far has been purchased on most-favoured-nation terms.