64. Mr. De la Béreasked the Minister of Health whether, with a view to removing any uncertainty which may exist in the minds of would-be patients who have in the past taken rheumatic treatment at the brine baths at Droitwich, he will inform the British Medical Association that the brine baths will be available for treatment during the whole period of hostilities, together with qualified and experienced doctors, and accommodation?
§ Mr. ElliotI am aware of the valuable treatment facilities at present available at Droitwich and I understand that vigorous efforts are being made by all concerned to ensure that these facilities will continue to be available to all those in need of such treatment. I have the utmost sympathy with those endeavours and though, of course, I could not give an unqualified assurance to the effect suggested by my hon. Friend, I shall cooperate to the best of my powers with those responsible.
Mr. De la BéreIs my right hon. Friend aware that the Droitwich brine baths are of national importance, and will he invoke the aid of the Press and of the B.B.C, in order to ensure that full use is made of them?