HC Deb 08 May 1973 vol 856 c47W
10. Mr. Parkinson

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what progress has been made in spreading standards of treatment in the fields of rheumatism, arthritis and other similar diseases.

Sir K. Joseph

I am in the process of designating a number of centres to demonstrate both locally and nationally what can be done in favourable circumstances to treat and rehabilitate particular groups of patients, including those suffering from rheumatism and arthritis. The first two of these demonstration centres are the Derby Royal Infirmary and the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital.