§ Mr. Platts-Millsasked the Minister of Health how many persons suffering from tuberculosis were awaiting admission to hospital at the last convenient date; and 135W how many having completed treatment were awaiting admission to a convalescent home.
§ Mr. BevanOn 30th June, 1948, the number was 9,208. The information referred to in the second part of the Question is not available; but sanatorium treatment is usually followed by medical care in the home and at the dispensary rather than by admission to convalescent institutions.