HC Deb 17 December 1956 vol 562 cc103-4W
88. Mrs. L. Jeger

asked the Minister of Health what consultations he has had with the British Medical Association regarding the desirability of making burns and scalds which need medical attention notifiable by general practitioners and hospitals to medical officers of health.

Mr. Turton

I have no power to make burns and scalds notifiable, but exchange sible for treatment and prevention of of information between those responhome accidents may be arranged by local agreement, and is being encouraged.

89. Mrs. L. Jeger

asked the Minister of Health the annual cost to the National Health Service of treating casualties from burns and scalds, as in-patients or outpatients; and what proportion of patients are children.

Mr. Turton

I regret that this information is not available.