§ Mr. SHORTasked the Minister of Health the date of opening of the tuberculosis dispensary, Wednesbury, the number of qualified medical men and nurses in attendance, and the maintenance cost of the dispensary per annum?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINThe present tuberculosis dispensary in Wednesbury situate at 83, Russell Street, was opened at the beginning of April, 1923: one medical officer and one nurse are attached to the dispensary. I understand that the total maintenance cost of the dispensary approximates to £900 per annum.
§ Mr. SHORTasked the Minister of Health the date of the opening of the child welfare centre in Wednesbury; whether a permanent or part-time qualified medical man has been employed; the number of nurses employed; and the maintenance cost of the centre per annum?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINAccording to my information, the infant welfare centre in Wednesbury was opened about the middle of 1915. The medical sessions are attended by the whole-time medical officer of health and by three health visitors. The annual maintenance cost of the centre is approximately £225, including the portion of the medical officer of health's salary which is allocated to this service.