HC Deb 12 December 1946 vol 431 c278W
121. Mr. S. Shephard

asked the Minister of Health how many mass-radiology sets are now in use in the country; how many persons have undergone the test; and how many cases of tuberculosis have been discovered as a result of the tests.

Mr. Bevan

Nineteen units are operating in England and Wales. Up to 30th June, 1946, approximately 1,111,000 persons were examined of whom 4,200 were diagnosed as suffering from active tuberculous conditions.