§ 84. Brigadier Medlicottasked the Minister of Health how many chest clinics are in operation under the National Health service; and how many of such clinics have effective X-ray apparatus for the diagnosis of tuberculosis.
§ Mr. MarquandThe number of clinics, including subsidiaries to main clinics, is 470. Two hundred and sixty-four of them have their own X-ray facilities: others use facilities available near by. There were 73 new X-ray installations in 1950, and there will probably be about 50 more this year.
§ Mr. Doddsasked the Minister of Health how many chest clinics are functioning under the National Health Service; how many possess X-ray apparatus for the diagnosis of tuberculosis; what was the number of installations in 1950; and what is the estimate for 1951.
§ Mr. MarquandI would refer to the reply given to the hon. and gallant Member for Norfolk, Central (Brigadier Medlicott).