§ Mr. Parkerasked the Minister of Health whether, in view of the difficulties and financial burden incurred by any family in which there is a case of sleeping sickness, he will consider the provision of free treatment and care for persons suffering from this disease?
§ Mr. BernaysSo far as my right hon. Friend is aware, no serious difficulty has been experienced in securing suitable accommodation for persons suffering from this disease, and where the accommodation is provided by a local authority the authority have power to remit any charges if they are satisfied that the financial circumstances of the patient justify this course. If the hon. Member has any case in mind in which difficulty has been experienced, perhaps he would send me particulars.