HC Deb 01 December 1949 vol 470 cc120-1W
90. Mr. Ward

asked the Minister of Health the number of patients in epileptic colonies in England and Wales at the latest convenient date; the number of epileptics registered at employment exchanges; and what facilities exist for teaching them a trade in view of their difficulties in obtaining employment.

Mr. Blenkinsop

The number of persons in epileptic colonies in England and Wales at the end of October, 1949, was 2,604. The second and third parts of the Question are matters for my right hon. Friend the Minister of Labour and National Service.