§ Mr. Rhys Daviesasked the Minister of Health whether he will cause inquiries to be made into the cases of members of His. Majesty's Forces in emergency hospitals, suffering from neurosis, who are not being treated for their complaint by civilian psychiatrists on the spot, and who have to await the arrival of military 2026W medical attendants; and whether he will issue instructions that these men may be treated by either of the two branches of the medical profession as soon as their illness is observed?
Mr. M. MacDonaldAt all hospitals in the emergency hospital scheme, whether special neurosis centres or not, civilian psychiatrists are available for giving conaultant advice, as regards Service and other patients. If treatment is required, the case is transferred to one of the special centres, where civilian psychiatrists carry out the treatment. I am not aware of cases having to await the arrival of military medical officers, but if the hon. Member will give me particulars of any case which he has in mind I will make inquiries.