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29 instruction in their use, free of charge to Service cases, civilian casualties and war-service injuries in civil defence, and in the Merchant Navy. These arrangements now extend, on a contributory basis, to other civilians provided that they are capable of taking up useful occupation if supplied with limbs. The question of long-term postwar arrangements will be reviewed as part of the whole subject of hospital and medical
services. Soldiers and Venereal Disease Mr. T. E. GRovES asked the Secretary of State for War whether, in the interest of the health of the Army, he would cause all men returning from leave to be medically examined and, if found to be suffering from venereal disease, to be treated immediately, without loss of proficiency and other pay and without having to go to a hospital known to treat mainly such diseases, so as to ensure that the nature of his disability should not be known to his family and friends.Sir JAMES GRIGG replied : All soldiers returning from leave are medically examined and if found to be suffering from venereal disease are admitted to the venereal disease departments of certain military hospitals, none of which is designated as a venereal disease hospital. If a soldier loses his physical efficiency as a result of his own action he loses his proficiency pay, but it is restored to him as soon as he regains his full efficiency as a soldier. This rule applies to soldiers who contract-venereal disease. Milk Allowance for Invalids Sir ROBERT YouNC asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food if he was aware that there were a number of diseases and physical conditions of patients, not stated in group 1 or 2, for which doctors thought a liberal supply of milk was necessary ; and whether he would make arrangements whereby patients who were not covered by group 1 list of diseases but were considered to be permanently ill could have two pints of milk per day provided the-need for such an allowance of milk was certified by his or her doctor.-Mr. W. MABANE replied: I am aware that certain doctors hold this view. The comparative needs of different groups of people for liquid milk have been most carefully considered in conjunction with the Food (Special Diets) Advisory Committee of the Medical Research Council. In view of the supply position and the need for maintaining at least a small supply for the healthy population, it has been possible to grant full priority only to those for whom a liberal supply of milk is a therapeutic necessity, and a smaller priority allowance to those for whom a moderate amount of milk is necessary. In the circumstances the Minister would not feel justified in extending priority to other classes of temporary or permanent invalids for whom additional supplies of milk can only be regarded as a comfortand not a necessity. °
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Insulin at Reduced Prices Mr. GEORGE GRIFFITHS asked the Minister of Health what arrangements existed outside the poor law for enabling persons suffering from diabetes to obtain insulin free or at reduced prices.-Mr. BROWN replied : A person who is insured under the NHI Acts is entitled to obtain insulin as a part of his medical benefit if it is prescribed by the doctor attending him. Local education authorities may provide insulin free or at reduced rates for children and young persons attending schools and educational institutions if the necessary sanction to this arrangement has been obtained. A general’sanction is now being given. Local authorities have power with my approval to provide temporary supplies of insulin for the poorer inhabitants of their districts. I am issuing a circular drawing attention to this power and conveying my approval to its exercise during the war. Mr. Brown added that it was not possible for diabetics to obtain their insulin from the county councils as the councils were not among the authorities who could exercise this power under the law. ’
Batteries for Deaf-aid Mr. A. C. M. SPEARMAN asked the President of the Board of Trade if he was aware that there was an acute shortage of batteries for deaf-aid which was causing hardship. for the deaf ; if he would take steps to remedy this ; and if he would remove the purchase tax from the batteries as they were necessary surgical instruments.-Captain C. WATERHOUSE replied : Arrangements were recently made to increase production of high-tension batteries for hearing-aids and supplies of this type of battery appear to be satisfactory. There have been difficulties in the production of some low-
tension types due to the placing of certain urgent Service contracts. These difficulties have been overcome and supplies of low-tension batteries should shortly be adequate to meet the needs of the deaf. The matter of the purchase tax is under consideration. Pensions Appeal Tribunals Mr. WILFRID ROBERTS asked the Minister of Pensions what steps had been taken to ascertain the total number of qualified medical practitioners not now in general practice who would be able and willing to act as members of appeal tribunals.-Sir W. WOMERSLEY replied : I have made inquiries of the bodies responsible for the allocation of medical men and of the Service departments, but I have now arranged to set up a subcommittee of my central advisory committee to assist me in a further examination of this
problem. Constant Attendance Allowances Miss I. WARD asked the Minister if he was now in a position to state his decision in regard to granting constant-attendance allowances to civilians injured by enemy action on the same conditions as applied to service cases.-Sir W. WoMERSLEY replied : I have obtained authority to give constant-attendance allowances in civilian cases on similar conditions to those applying to private soldiers in the Army. Protection of Practices Sir ERNEST GRAHAM-LITTLE al8ked the Minister of Health whether his department was enforcing through the Central Medical War Committee the agreements between local practitioners designed to protect the practices of those absent on National Service or deceased ; whether acceptance of the scheme by doctors was allowed to be made a condition of admission to panel practice ; and to what extent the operation of this private scheme remained within the uncheckedauthority of the British Medical Association.-Mr. BROWN replied : I have no power either to interpret or to enforce the private agreements made between practitioners for the purpose of the protection of the practices of their colleagues, though I am aware of the scheme, and in view of the general participation of insurance practitioners therein, and the importance of safeguarding the interests of practitioners who undertake National Service, I have recommended insurance committees to assist in its operation so far as it relates to insurance practice The right of a registered practitioner to join an insurance medical list cannot be limited to participants in the protection of practices scheme. A BONNET
BANDAGE
bandage here illustrated, designed by Miss J. E. Scorah, matron of the Borough Isolation Hospital, Derby, is economical in material, capable of adjustment THE head
to fit any head snugly, comfortable to wear and easy to launder. At first sight the numerous tapes give an impression of unnecessary complexity, but they are all needed for nice adjustment and to prevent slipping. The back tapes, A, are passed through the buttonhole B and tied above the forehead ; the fixed strap of tape behind the buttonhole prevents the bow from slipping back through the hole and spoiling the close fit. Tapes D are tied across back of head and tapes C under the chin. The fit round the face is adjusted by tightening up thefree ends of tapes C, which come out above the forehead and thus act as a draw-string. The cap formed by the adjusted bandage will keep dressings neatly and firmly in place. Miss Scorah also advocates its use in first-aid and in preventing the spread of pediculi in nurseries. The bandage is made in four sizes by Messrs. F. Longdon & Co., Agard Street, Derby.
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services. Soldiers and Venereal Disease Mr. T. E. GRovES asked the Secretary of State for War whether, in the interest of the health of the Army, he would cause all men returning from leave to be medically examined and, if found to be suffering from venereal disease, to be treated immediately, without loss of proficiency and other pay and without having to go to a hospital known to treat mainly such diseases, so as to ensure that the nature of his disability should not be known to his family and friends.Sir JAMES GRIGG replied : All soldiers returning from leave are medically examined and if found to be suffering from venereal disease are admitted to the venereal disease departments of certain military hospitals, none of which is designated as a venereal disease hospital. If a soldier loses his physical efficiency as a result of his own action he loses his proficiency pay, but it is restored to him as soon as he regains his full efficiency as a soldier. This rule applies to soldiers who contract-venereal disease. Milk Allowance for Invalids Sir ROBERT YouNC asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food if he was aware that there were a number of diseases and physical conditions of patients, not stated in group 1 or 2, for which doctors thought a liberal supply of milk was necessary ; and whether he would make arrangements whereby patients who were not covered by group 1 list of diseases but were considered to be permanently ill could have two pints of milk per day provided the-need for such an allowance of milk was certified by his or her doctor.-Mr. W. MABANE replied: I am aware that certain doctors hold this view. The comparative needs of different groups of people for liquid milk have been most carefully considered in conjunction with the Food (Special Diets) Advisory Committee of the Medical Research Council. In view of the supply position and the need for maintaining at least a small supply for the healthy population, it has been possible to grant full priority only to those for whom a liberal supply of milk is a therapeutic necessity, and a smaller priority allowance to those for whom a moderate amount of milk is necessary. In the circumstances the Minister would not feel justified in extending priority to other classes of temporary or permanent invalids for whom additional supplies of milk can only be regarded as a comfortand not a necessity. °
Rationing
Insulin at Reduced Prices Mr. GEORGE GRIFFITHS asked the Minister of Health what arrangements existed outside the poor law for enabling persons suffering from diabetes to obtain insulin free or at reduced prices.-Mr. BROWN replied : A person who is insured under the NHI Acts is entitled to obtain insulin as a part of his medical benefit if it is prescribed by the doctor attending him. Local education authorities may provide insulin free or at reduced rates for children and young persons attending schools and educational institutions if the necessary sanction to this arrangement has been obtained. A general’sanction is now being given. Local authorities have power with my approval to provide temporary supplies of insulin for the poorer inhabitants of their districts. I am issuing a circular drawing attention to this power and conveying my approval to its exercise during the war. Mr. Brown added that it was not possible for diabetics to obtain their insulin from the county councils as the councils were not among the authorities who could exercise this power under the law. ’
Batteries for Deaf-aid Mr. A. C. M. SPEARMAN asked the President of the Board of Trade if he was aware that there was an acute shortage of batteries for deaf-aid which was causing hardship. for the deaf ; if he would take steps to remedy this ; and if he would remove the purchase tax from the batteries as they were necessary surgical instruments.-Captain C. WATERHOUSE replied : Arrangements were recently made to increase production of high-tension batteries for hearing-aids and supplies of this type of battery appear to be satisfactory. There have been difficulties in the production of some low-
tension types due to the placing of certain urgent Service contracts. These difficulties have been overcome and supplies of low-tension batteries should shortly be adequate to meet the needs of the deaf. The matter of the purchase tax is under consideration. Pensions Appeal Tribunals Mr. WILFRID ROBERTS asked the Minister of Pensions what steps had been taken to ascertain the total number of qualified medical practitioners not now in general practice who would be able and willing to act as members of appeal tribunals.-Sir W. WOMERSLEY replied : I have made inquiries of the bodies responsible for the allocation of medical men and of the Service departments, but I have now arranged to set up a subcommittee of my central advisory committee to assist me in a further examination of this
problem. Constant Attendance Allowances Miss I. WARD asked the Minister if he was now in a position to state his decision in regard to granting constant-attendance allowances to civilians injured by enemy action on the same conditions as applied to service cases.-Sir W. WoMERSLEY replied : I have obtained authority to give constant-attendance allowances in civilian cases on similar conditions to those applying to private soldiers in the Army. Protection of Practices Sir ERNEST GRAHAM-LITTLE al8ked the Minister of Health whether his department was enforcing through the Central Medical War Committee the agreements between local practitioners designed to protect the practices of those absent on National Service or deceased ; whether acceptance of the scheme by doctors was allowed to be made a condition of admission to panel practice ; and to what extent the operation of this private scheme remained within the uncheckedauthority of the British Medical Association.-Mr. BROWN replied : I have no power either to interpret or to enforce the private agreements made between practitioners for the purpose of the protection of the practices of their colleagues, though I am aware of the scheme, and in view of the general participation of insurance practitioners therein, and the importance of safeguarding the interests of practitioners who undertake National Service, I have recommended insurance committees to assist in its operation so far as it relates to insurance practice The right of a registered practitioner to join an insurance medical list cannot be limited to participants in the protection of practices scheme. A BONNET
BANDAGE
bandage here illustrated, designed by Miss J. E. Scorah, matron of the Borough Isolation Hospital, Derby, is economical in material, capable of adjustment THE head
to fit any head snugly, comfortable to wear and easy to launder. At first sight the numerous tapes give an impression of unnecessary complexity, but they are all needed for nice adjustment and to prevent slipping. The back tapes, A, are passed through the buttonhole B and tied above the forehead ; the fixed strap of tape behind the buttonhole prevents the bow from slipping back through the hole and spoiling the close fit. Tapes D are tied across back of head and tapes C under the chin. The fit round the face is adjusted by tightening up thefree ends of tapes C, which come out above the forehead and thus act as a draw-string. The cap formed by the adjusted bandage will keep dressings neatly and firmly in place. Miss Scorah also advocates its use in first-aid and in preventing the spread of pediculi in nurseries. The bandage is made in four sizes by Messrs. F. Longdon & Co., Agard Street, Derby.
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