§ 39. Mr. Rhys Daviesasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that difficulties are being experienced by sufferers in securing surgical appliances, especially trusses in hernia cases, and surgical boots; and can he do anything to relieve the position?
§ Mr. E. BrownI have been in communication with the several Departments concerned, but I can find no evidence of general shortage in supply of surgical appliances or of surgical boots. I am having inquiries made into the particular case to which my hon. Friend has drawn my attention.
§ Mr. DaviesIs the right hon. Gentleman not aware that I have already sent him two cases of people who are unable to procure these instruments because the Ministry of Labour have conscripted the men who usually make them?