§ 77. Mr. Richardsasked the Minister of Health to what extent is insulin treatment of certain types of mental disease on the lines so successfully pursued by Dr. Manfred Sakel, of Vienna, employed in the public mental hospitals of this country?
§ Mr. ElliotAs stated in reply to a recent question on this subject, insulin treatment is being applied in some 12 public mental hospitals in this country.
§ Mr. RichardsCan the Minister say what is the cost of this treatment, and whether it is prohibitive at the moment in this country?
§ Mr. ElliotI cannot say without notice, but if the hon. Gentleman will put down a question, I will try to get the information.