109. Mr. J. T. Hallasked the Minister of Health if he is aware that the incidence of tuberculosis is higher on the Tyneside than in any other part of the country; and what steps he proposes to take to assist the health authorities in that area to deal with the problem.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodI know that the incidence of tuberculosis on Tyneside is higher than that for England and Wales as a whole. The regional hospital board has already made great improvements and extensions in their hospital and clinic services and I am always ready to consider with them what further steps may be required.
§ 117. Mr. Willeyasked the Minister of Health when the new surgical block at Seaham for tuberculosis patients will be fully used.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodAs soon as the necessary staff has been recruited.