§ Mr. Loveysasked the Minister of Health if he is satisfied that local health authorities are playing their full part in the rehabilitation of the alcoholic; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonThe local authority mental health services are available to alcoholics as to other psychiatric patients. In several areas the authorities work closely with voluntary associations specially concerned with alcoholism. I expect the local authority services to develop in conjunction with the hospital and voluntary services.
§ Mr. Loveysasked the Minister of Health if he is aware that a resolution was passed at the recent scientific session of the British Medical Association, calling for a Government grant towards a special campaign to help alcoholism and 242W those in danger of becoming alcoholics; and if he will take steps to make such a grant.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonYes; the proposal is being examined.