HC Deb 19 December 1952 vol 509 cc291-2W
Mr. Linstead

asked the Minister of Health the cost and the number of people served by each of the executive councils in England and Wales.

— Wigs (pairs) Abdominal belts Surgical boots(pairs) Elastic stockings
Quantity supplied in six months to 30th September, 1952 414 3,562 3,356 1,536
Quantity supplied in each year since the inception of the National Health Service:
1948 (from 5th July) 19 1,045 542 243
1949 991 12,696 6,142 1,614
1950 1,489 8,342 5,975 1,977
1951 1,052 8,017 7,472 2,619
1952 (to 30th September) 612 5,185 5,253 2,223

The figures for elastic stockings are for supplies through the hospital service only; statistics of supplies on prescription

Mr. Iain Macleod

As the answer in volves a lengthy table I am sending it to my hon. Friend.