HL Deb 23 February 1954 vol 185 c1039

2.35 p.m.

LORD CROOK

My Lords, I beg to ask the Question which stands in my name on the Order Paper.

[The Question was as follows:

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the Treasury have now had an opportunity of reconsidering the application of the British Cardiac Society for permission to send a larger number of delegates to the World Conference on Cardiology in Washington during September, and if so, with what result.]

LORD HAWKE

My Lords, after full consideration the Treasury has allowed currency for the full number of delegates applied for—namely, thirty-two.

LORD CROOK

My Lords, I thank the noble Lord. Is the noble Lord aware that the medical profession will be most grateful to Her Majesty's Government, and that the effect which this action will have in America will be of considerable value?

LORD HAWKE

My Lords, Her Majesty's Government are always pleased to receive the gratitude of their faithful subjects.

VISCOUNT STANSGATE

Since when have we become the "faithful subjects" of Her Majesty's Government?

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