§ Mr. Greville Jannerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) how many terminal patients suffering from cancer were discharged from hospital or other institutions for the care of the sick in each of the years from 1953 to 1970, inclusive;
(2) how many patients suffering from cancer were refused admission to hospitals or other institutions for the care of the sick, during each of the years from 1953 to 1970, inclusive, and how many of such patients were terminal patients.
§ Mr. AlisonI regret this information is not available.
§ Mr. Greville Jannerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will institute an inquiry into the treatment of terminal patients suffering from cancer, for whom there is no room in hospitals or other institutions for the care of the sick.
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§ Mr. AlisonI would refer the hon. Member to my right hon. Friend's reply to him on 6th April.—[Vol. 815, c.67.]