§ Mr. Doddsasked the Minister of Health if he is aware of the shortage of X-ray films in hospitals in North-West Kent necessitating the postponing of examination in some cases until supplies become available; and what action is being taken to deal with this problem.
§ Mr. CrookshankI would refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade to the hon. Member for Holborn and St. Pancras (Dr. Jeger) on 26th November.
I have no reason to suppose that essential examinations are being delayed at hospitals in North-West Kent, or that these hospitals are not receiving a fair share of the available X-ray film.