asked the Minister of Health if he is aware of the delays that have been experienced in obtaining medical treatment by people who have been bitten by adders; if he is satisfied that the supply of serum for the treatment of such cases is adequate; and if he will arrange for its distribution to the various hospitals situated near places where adders are known to exist.

Adequate stocks of anti-venom are maintained at various centres, and it is available for any hospital whose medical authorities wish to hold it.