HC Deb 27 November 1941 vol 376 cc872-3
28. Mrs. Adamson

asked the Minister of Health whether, in the inquiry by the Medical Research Council into the causes of the increase of tuberculosis in all cases of girls and women of 15 to 30 years of age, he will ascertain the nature of their occupations, and whether the increase was revealed as a result of medical examination not normally undertaken in peace time?

Mr. E. Brown

I understand that the Medical Research Council, in the course of their inquiry, will consider such evidence as is available as to how far occupational circumstances have a bearing on this problem. The trend of tuberculosis has been revealed by information compiled by the Registrar-General in the normal way.

Dr. Edith Summerskill

Does the Minister relate this increased tuberculosis among married women to the fact that unless they work outside their homes they do not benefit from National Health Insurance?

Mr. Brown

I hope to have an early report from the committee on the subject.

Mrs. Adamson

Will a copy of the report be made available to hon. Members?

Mr. Brown

I will consider in what form I can make the knowledge available.

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