§ 32. Mr. G. Thomasasked the Minister of Health what contribution is made by his Department to those undertaking research into the causes and cure of rheumatism.
§ Mr. VosperExchequer expenditure by hospital authorities on particular schemes of clinical research of this kind other than those financed by the Medical Research Council, is likely to be about £50,000 in the current financial year. In addition, much investigation into the subject takes place in the ordinary course of hospital work, particularly at the ten special rheumatism centres.