HC Deb 03 February 1938 vol 331 c401W
Sir A. Wilson

asked the Minister of Health whether he can furnish a list of the principal privately and publicly managed institutions for the treatment and care of epileptics, and the approximate number of patients provided for in 1930 and 1936 at each place and their age groups?

Sir K. Wood

I will send my hon. and gallant Friend statements containing the information desired, so far as it is available in my Department.

Sir A. Wilson

asked the Minister of Health whether any organised special research into the causes and treatment of epilepsy is proceeding under the auspices of his Department in conjunction with the Medical Research Council; whether the British Government is officially represented on the Council of the International League against Epilepsy; and what subvention, if any, it gives towards its activities?

Sir K. Wood

I understand that the Medical Research Council are carrying out certain investigations which have a bearing upon epilepsy and related conditions. With regard to the two last parts of the question His Majesty's Government is not officially represented on the Council of the International League against Epilepsy, nor does it make a contribution in aid of the Council's work.