§ Commander Purseyasked the Minister of Health which hospitals in Hull should have physiotherapists on their staff; which have engaged them; what is the number of vacancies; and what steps he is taking to fill them.
§ Mr. BraineHull Royal Infirmary, Kingston General Hospital, Western General Hospital and the Victoria Hospital for Sick Children; all of them; the hospital management committee aims at recruiting nine more; in support of their efforts locally my right hon. Friend encourages recruitment generally by publicity and by financial assistance for physiotherapy students.
§ Commander Purseyasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that a Hull National Health Service patient recommended for physiotherapy in May and again in October has not yet received treatment, and 'has been informed that it will be a long time before she does so; and what steps he will take to ensure that physiotherapeutic treatment is obtainable in Hull without delay.
§ Mr. BraineI am aware of the delay; some treatment has started and I am writing to the hon. and gallant Member; regarding the second part of the Question. I would refer to my reply to his further Question today.