§ 5. Dr. Barnett Strossasked the Minister of Health how many specialised clinics for the treatment of Parkinson's disease are at present available in England and Wales; and what further facilities he proposes for the treatment of this disease.
§ Mr. CrookshankSpecialist advice is available at neurological clinics throughout England and Wales, and in 1950 there were 117 such clinic sessions held weekly. Neurological services are being 414 improved as a part of the general development of the specialist services.
§ Dr. StrossIs the right hon. Gentleman aware, however, that there do not seem to be sufficient facilities available for the number of people who suffer from this disease and who require in-patient treatment and rehabilitation techniques? Would he consider setting up clinics for full treatment, apart from those on a regional basis attached to the teaching hospitals?
§ Mr. CrookshankI should like to see that question on the paper.