§ 26. Mr. Cookasked the Secretary for Scotland how many radiography units there are in Scotland; to what extent they are used; and if more of these units are to be installed in the near future.
§ Mr. BuchananTwo units, belonging to Glasgow Corporation and Lanark County Council respectively, are now in operation in Scotland. A third unit will, it is hoped, begin to operate shortly in Edinburgh. 40,610 persons have so far been examined by the Glasgow and Lanark County units. When more apparatus can be manufactured and when more medical and other personnel are available the allocation of units to other local authorities will be considered.
§ Mr. CookIs my hon. Friend taking steps to see that this is speeded up at the earliest possible moment?
§ Mr. BuchananWe are now making every effort to see if we can increase this apparatus for other well deserving authorities.
§ Mr. McAllisterIn view of the manifest prejudice on the part of the School of Radiology at Edinburgh University against medical graduates of Glasgow University, will the Under-Secretary seek to establish a school of radiology and radiography in Glasgow?
§ Mr. BuchananI am sorry, but that question does not arise, and it is much too difficult for me to answer on the spur of the moment.
§ Mrs. Jean MannWill my hon. Friend assure us that when he gets the staff, particularly the radiographers, he will give them salaries and conditions such as obtain in England so that Scotland will not lose these girls to English authorities?
§ Mr. BuchananMy hon. Friend can take it that if it is a question of taking up the matter of salaries and emoluments in Scotland, I will not be lacking.