§ Sir E. Graham-Littleasked the Secretary of State for War whether his attention has been drawn to the value of shortwave 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?
§ Sir V. WarrenderThe value of this form of treatment for the various disabilities enumerated is fully recognised. There are two military hospitals at present equipped for this form of treatment, and additional plant is being assembled for issue to other hospitals as occasion demands. Military hospitals have experienced radiologists and members of the Chartered Society of Massage and Medical Gymnastics who are all qualified to administer this type of treatment.