§ Sir E. Graham-Littleasked the Minister of Health whether his attention has been drawn to the value of short-wave therapy in the relief of pain, the healing of infective wounds, and the rapid restoration of function to maimed and injured limbs, as well as in the treatment of lung affections, especially those following gas attacks; how many of the machines required for this treatment are now available in the military hospitals; and what provision has been made of skilled personnel to use them?
§ Miss HorsbrughI am aware of the value of this form of treatment for the types of cases mentioned by the hon. Member. I cannot, without special inquiry, give the number of machines or of skilled personnel concerned with their use, but full use would be made of the plant available which is widely distributed through the general hospitals designated for the treatment of casualties. In allocating personnel to these hospitals due provision has been made for radiological and radiographic staff. Any question referring to the position in military hospitals should be addressed to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for War.