§ 31. Mr. Vaughan-Morganasked the Minister of Health how many persons were examined under mass radiography schemes in England and Wales during the years 1951, 1953 and the first nine months of 1954.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodAbout 2¼ million and 2¾ million persons were examined in 1951 and 1953, respectively. Figures for the third quarter of 1954 are not yet available, but the estimated number of persons examined in the first six months of the year is 1,768,000.
§ Mr. Vaughan-MorganCan my right hon. Friend assure us that there is no shortage of equipment for this purpose and that reasonable progress is being made?
§ Mr. MacleodThe figures indicate that reasonable progress is being made, because they show a steady climb. The figure is up by at least half, and this year looks very good indeed. I should not like to say that we could not use more equipment. We can always do that.