§ Mr. FREDERICK ROBERTSasked the President of the Local Government Board whether his attention has been drawn to the inadequacy of the accommodation provided in the Staffordshire area for the treatment of insured persons suffering from tuberculosis; and, if so, what steps he proposes to take to meet the requirements?
§ Major ASTORThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. The Staffordshire, Wolverhampton, and Dudley Joint Committee for Tuberculosis are actively engaged in the provision of additional accommodation for the treatment of persons in their area who are suffering from tuberculosis. A new institution, containing forty beds, is expected to be ready for patients early next month, and other proposals for providing further accommodation for this purpose are receiving careful consideration.
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§ Sir KINGSLEY WOODasked the Secretary to the Local Government Board, as representing the Insurance Commissioners, whether he is aware of the continued delay in arriving at a comprehensive scheme for treatment of tuberculosis in London; and what action he proposes to take in the matter?
§ Major ASTORI am aware of the delay, which is much to be regretted. Conferences between the London County Council and the London Insurance Committee have not so far led to a complete solution of the difficulties which have lain in the way of the production of a satisfactory comprehensive scheme for treatment of tuberculosis in London. The matter is engaging my personal attention, and I hope that an early settlement may be arrived at.