§ 77. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Parliamentary Secretary for Science which of the hitherto incurable diseases are now the subject of Governmental research and which by private enterprise or charity with Government assistance; and what are his plans for the future in this field of research.
§ Mr. Denzil FreethThis is not a question capable of answer. An account of the work of the Medical Research Council is published annually. This work cannot however be divided into studies on curable and incurabe diseases, nor can the latter be described as a field of research. Many private organisations make valuable contributions to medical research, including work on particular conditions or diseases. I would be glad to send 105W the hon. and learned Member further details about any aspect in which he is specially interested.