§ 64. Sir SAMUEL CHAPMANasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that in England and Wales, before deciding on the details of the proposed plans for the promotion of physical fitness, it is proposed to take counsel with 1507 men and women in voluntary organisations and in municipalities, and with medical men and social workers who have done good work and have experience in this field; and if he, as the Minister responsible for the Department of Health in Scotland, proposes to take similar action?
The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for SCOTLAND (Mr. Wedderburn)My right hon. Friend is aware of the steps that it is proposed to take in England and Wales to obtain the guidance of experienced persons and of municipal and voluntary bodies qualified to advise on the details of proposals for the promotion of physical fitness and he proposes also to take steps to consult instructed opinion in Scotland.