HC Deb 25 January 1954 vol 522 cc204-5W
78. Mr. Swingler

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power what consultation she has had with the Gas Council during the past six months concerning the appointment of full-time medical staffs by the area boards; and what progress has been made towards the establishment of a comprehensive medical service for the gas industry.

Mr. Joynson-Hicks

My Department and the Ministry of Labour Medical Inspectors of factories are in close touch with the gas industry. Four gas boards have medical officers, five more are in course of appointing them and one has arranged with the head of a university medical department to act as industrial medical consultant.