§ 92. Mr. Hunterasked the Minister of Health, as representing the Lord President of the Council, what was the total amount spent in 1956 on medical research into the cause of arthritis and rheumatism; and what plans he has for enlarging this research work.
§ Mr. VosperIt is not possible to give separate figures for research on the cost of these diseases. During the financial year 1956–1957 the estimated cost of research on arthritis and rheumatism by the Medical Research Council is £28,700. Plans for the establishment of at least one new research unit are under consideration by the Council. A substantial amount of research on these conditions is undertaken by voluntary organisations.