§ 5. Mr. Swinglerasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster to what extent the Government's information services at home and abroad, in giving publicity to British institutions, have drawn attention to the achievements of the National Health Service.
§ Mr. SwinglerWhile ignoring the Minister's special personal role as one who bitterly opposed the inception of the Health Service—[HON. MEMBERS: "He was not then in the House."]—he did so outside—may I ask if in giving publicity to the matter he tells the people, especially American people, that a Health Service functions best according to the principle of "To each according to his need" when paid for out of community funds and when it is not confused with a poll tax on health needs?
Dr. HillOn the personal point, I say no more than that as the representative spokesman for a great profession I did my duty in those days. On the second point, which I take to be a serious point, there is a wealth of information material by film, radio, reference material and the dike, which goes all over the world, on the subject of the Health Service, reinforced no doubt by statements by the Minister of Health about the expansion of that Service.
§ Mr. NabarroIt is a pity I could not have got in, for I would have knocked him over the fence.
§ Mr. SpeakerOrder. There is quite enough trouble getting Questions in without having a running commentary.