§ 14. Mr. Yorkasked the Minister of Health whether, in view of the increased difficulty experienced by tuberculosis sanatoria in providing an adequate diet for their patients, he will consult with the Minister of Food with a view to obtaining an increased meat ration for the patients in such sanatoria and also for other persons certified by a doctor as suffering from tuberculosis.
§ The Minister of Health (Mr. Marquand)I have no evidence of such difficulty as the hon. Member suggests, and I am advised that the present national diet is not inadequate for tuberculosis patients. They will, of course, have the benefit of the increases now taking place in the general meat ration.
§ Mr. YorkIs the Minister aware that palatibility is one of the main things to work for in this form of dietary? Would 1600 he put the matter to his special diet committee for further consideration?
§ Mr. MarquandYes, Sir, I am willing to do that.