Mr. A. T. DAVIESasked the Minister of Health whether his attention has been directed to the financial position of the London Hospital; whether he is aware that Lord Knutsford, as chairman of that institution, announces that there are only sufficient funds in hand to pay the bills for 1631W eight weeks; and whether, in view of the financial straits to which this and similar beneficent institutions are reduced, the Ministry of Health will at once consider the question of assistance, especially in the poorer districts of the Metropolis?
§ Dr. ADDISONI am fully aware of the position of the London Hospital, and am considering what steps can be taken to assist this and other hospitals similarly circumstanced, without prejudicing the voluntary principle.