HC Deb 27 November 1951 vol 494 cc133-4W
105. Mr. Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many Scottish tuberculosis patients have now been flown out to Switzerland for treatment; and how many more it is planned to send.

Mr. J. Stuart

One hundred and eighty patients have been flown out to Switzerland since June. This completes the original programme and no further flights will be made during the winter. Thereafter when patients return on the completion of their treatment they will be replaced by others.

112. Mrs. Cullen

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what sanatoria accommodation is available in Scotland for ex-Service men suffering from tuberculosis.

Mr. J. Stuart

Ex-Service patients are admitted to National Health Service sanatoria in the same way as other members of the public. In addition the Scottish Branch of the British Red Cross Society have two sanatoria in Aberdeenshire primarily for ex-Service men.

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