§ 1. Mr. Haleasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that chronic sufferers from disease are finding it increasingly difficult to obtain institutional treatment; and whether he will make a statement on what provisions are to be made by the Government for dealing with this.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodAlthough I am well aware that there are local difficulties, especially in winter, my information is that more effective use of the beds available, which have increased in number, is gradually improving the general position.