HC Deb 30 July 1942 vol 382 cc666-7
16. Mr. Rhys Davies

asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that the Department of Health for Scotland has issued a Report covering the work of that Department to the end of June, 1942; and will he take steps to issue a Report for England and Wales on similar lines?

Mr. E. Brown

Yes, Sir. A summary report for England and Wales for the financial year ended 31st March last is in active preparation, and I hope to present it shortly.

Mr. Davies

How comes it about that the Ministry of Health in these matters is so much behind the Scottish Department of Health? What is the reason for the fatigue and paralysis in the right hon. Gentleman's Department?

Mr. Brown

The hon. Gentleman would be unwise to draw comparisons. Obligations may be the same, but the area is not quite the same. As he knows, there was, first of all, a decision not to publish certain reports, and that was reconsidered. I have taken steps to see that the most recent report shall be produced at once.

Mr. Gallacher

Is not the Minister aware that the English are behind the Scots on all questions?

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