§ 73. Mr. Swinglerasked the Secretary of State for Air how often medical supplies are delivered to No. 16 Maintenance Unit, Royal Air Force; and if he will investigate the causes of delays in the medical treatment of airmen at this station as a result of periodic shortage of supplies.
§ Mr. de FreitasMedical supplies to all Royal Air Force units are delivered when they are required. There has been no delay in the treatment of airmen at No. 16 Maintenance Unit because of shortage of supplies.
§ Mr. SwinglerIs my hon. Friend aware that medical supplies are delivered to this unit only twice a year, and that if they are exhausted before the next delivery date there is delay in medical treatment? Will he fully investigate the position?
§ Mr. de FreitasI am not aware of anything of the sort. There is certainly a routine delivery each six months, but supplies can be demanded in the intervening period when they are required.