§ General Sir IVOR PHILIPPSasked the Pensions Minister whether he is aware that in a number of hospitals the scheme for training soldier patients cannot be properly carried out because all the rooms are allotted as wards, and no accommodation is available which could be placed at the disposal of the soldier patients under training as class rooms; and, if so, whether he will make arrangements to remove these obstacles to the proper training of soldier patients?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThis matter is at present under consideration and is being actively pursued. I may, however, say that while the primary function of hospitals is, of course, the treatment of the sick and wounded, the importance of this training is very fully recognised, and wherever possible facilities are being provided.