HC Deb 01 December 1949 vol 470 cc108-9W
42. Mr. Marples

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he expects to announce his decision on whether morphia can be added to the medical supplies left at rescue posts in mountainous areas for administration to injured climbers.

Mr. Ede

Representatives of mountaineering interests were invited some time ago to discuss with officers of my Department and of the Health Departments how suitable arrangements might be made for the administration of morphine to injured climbers; and I hope that a meeting will be held next week. I will announce my decision as soon as possible after this meeting.

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