§ 44. Mr. W. Fletcherasked the Minister of Health if he is aware that there is a shortage of certain hospital supplies, especially gauze and methylated spirits in hospitals in the north-west region; and what steps he is proposing to take to remedy these shortages.
§ Mr. MarquandI understand that the normal needs of hospitals for methylated spirits are now being met. I am in touch with the hospital authority concerned about shortage of gauze and I shall give them all the help I can as soon as I know the details.