§ Dr. Strossasked the Minister of Health how many cases of pneumoconiosis are having treatment at the Royal Infirmary, Stoke-on-Trent; what is the average cost of treatment of each case per year; and whether any evidence of clinical or radiological improvement has been noted in any of the cases treated.
§ Mr. BevanAbout 120 are being treated as out-patients; it is not possible to state the average cost, and it is too early to assess the value of the treatment.