§ 107 and 108. Dr. A. Thompsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) what action he intends to take to implement the recommendations of the report on bronchitis of the sub-committee of the Scottish Standing Medical Advisory 63W Committee; and if he will make a statement;
(2) whether he will consult the Scottish teaching hospitals to secure their cooperation in the quick and effective adoption of the recommendations of the report on bronchitis of the sub-committee of the Scottish Standing Medical Advisory Committee.
§ Mr. NobleI have commended the report to the attention of hospital authorities, executive councils and local authorities, and have arranged for wide publicity to be given to its recommendations. I have stressed that the greatest contribution to reducing the incidence of bronchitis will come from a reduction in cigarette smoking and the promotion of clean air. It is for regional hospital boards to consider with the teaching hospital authorities how to implement the more detailed recommendations that concern these hospitals.