HC Deb 26 September 1939 vol 351 cc1195-6
67. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Home Secretary whether he has considered the provision of an inhalor or apparatus designed for the immediate treatment for the lungs of sufferers from a gas attack; whether he is aware that inhalors have been prescribed; and whether he intends to recommend its inclusion in official air-raid precautions outfits?

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry 0! Health (Miss Horsbrugh)

I have been asked to reply. Yes, Sir. My right hon. Friend is arranging for supplying to hospitals inhalor apparatus for those suffering from lung conditions whether caused by gas or otherwise.

Mr. Sorensen

Are they to be supplied to institutions other than hospitals?

Miss Horsbrugh

At present we are supplying these inhalors to hospitals where the treatment would be under these conditions.

Mr. Sorensen

Is there merely one type of inhalor?

Miss Horsbrugh

Perhaps the hon. Member will put that question on the Order Paper.