§ 12. Sir Francis Fremantleasked the Minister of Labour whether he has considered the adoption by medical boards of X-ray examination for tuberculosis of every recruit, in the light of American experience, and in the interest of those found to be affected and of Exchequer liabilities?
§ Mr. BevinYes, Sir. This suggestion was fully considered last year by the Medical Advisory Committee under the chairmanship of Lord Horder, and the Committee decided that its adoption was impracticable. I am advised that this is still the case.
§ Sir F. FremantleCan my right hon. Friend explain why it was found practicable in America but not here?
§ Mr. BevinI understand that at the time it was a question of preparing a complete supply of equipment.