41. Mr. David Adamsasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware of the disappointment of many local authorities that circular No. 1956, of the Ministry of Health, on venereal disease, contains no provision for Treasury assistance to local authorities without which adequate treatment facilities, public enlightenment and guidance to young people on sex behaviour will be seriously affected; and whether he will reconsider 30 the matter as one of urgency so that the health, social and financial wastage following the last war should not be repeated?
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Health (Miss Horsbrugh)I would refer the hon. Member to the reply which my right hon. Friend gave on 28th February to a similar Question by the hon. Member for Stratford (Mr. Groves).
Mr. AdamsWill the hon. Lady note that local authorities are not prepared to take action in this matter unless they receive Treasury assistance?
§ Miss HorsbrughYes, Sir, I will ask my right hon. Friend to take note of what the hon. Gentleman has said.