§ 3. Mr. Croninasked the Minister of Health what consideration he has given to the Memorandum on Accident Services, 1959, published by the British Orthopædic Association, a copy of which has been sent to him; if he is aware that the accident services of Great Britain are inadequate in organisation, staffing, accommodation and training of medical personnel: and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithI have sought the advice of the Standing Medical Advisory Committee, who have set up a sub-committee to consider the provision of traumatic and accident services.
§ Mr. CroninWill the Minister undertake to ensure that the British Orthopædic Association is well represented in 1024 this inquiry, as it is the professional association of the specialists who treat more than 90 per cent. of the accidents?
§ Mr. Walker-SmithI will bring the hon. Member's observations to the notice of the Standing Medical Advisory Committee.