§ Mr. Redmondasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what reports have reached him of lack of supplies of hypodermic syringes in the hospital services due to shortage of certain plastic raw materials; and what arrangements he is making to ensure continuity of vital injections and inoculations.
§ Sir K. JosephNo reports have been received of lack of supplies of disposable hypodermic syringes in the hospital service. In the event of shortage of plastics raw materials affecting supplies of these syringes, my officers would seek the help and co-operation of those of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry.
244WLondon weighting in common with other public employees.
§ Sir K. JosephAny request by the profession for a London allowance would be a matter for consideration by the Review Body on Doctors' and Dentists' Remuneration, but so far as I know no such request has been made in recent years.