HC Deb 31 July 1964 vol 699 c470W
Dr. A. Thompson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has for extending the work of chest clinics to help sufferers from chronic bronchitis.

Mr. Noble

The reduced incidence of tuberculosis has enabled chest clinics to devote more time to the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of chronic bronchitis. I have brought to the attention of hospital authorities a comprehensive report on bronchitis prepared by the Standing Medical Advisory Committee and the service available for the treatment of chronic bronchitis is steadily improving.

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