83. Mr. McNeilasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many cases of pulmonary tuberculosis had been notified at any recent and suitable date; how many non-pulmonary cases; and in how many cases had the recently announced financial provisions for acute pulmonary cases been granted?
§ Mr. WestwoodDuring the period from 1st January to 11th September, 1943, there were notified in Scotland 5,245 cases of pulmonary tuberculosis and 2,204 cases of non-pulmonary tuberculosis. The information asked for in the last part of the Question is not at present available, but my right hon. Friend is calling for a return from local authorities and will inform the hon. Member of the result.
Mr. McNeilHas my right hon. Friend had any appeals directed to his Department through the normal channels against the refusal to make dependants' allowances?
§ Mr. WestwoodTo the best of my knowledge, I know of none.
§ Mr. GallacherAre all the beds in the sanatoria in Scotland occupied, or is there a big waiting-list owing to shortage of staff, and can the right hon. Gentleman say whether energetic steps are being taken to get an adequate staff for the sanatoria?
§ Mr. WestwoodThere is a waiting-list as a result of shortage of staff, but energetic action is being taken with a view to meeting requirements.