asked the Minister of Health what is his policy regarding the manufacture of perfusion fluids by hospitals; what estimate of the possible savings on drug expenditure he has made; and if he will make a statement.

Hospital authorities have been advised that wherever it is safe and practicable and would save money they should make up preparations such as perfusion fluids for themselves; estimates of potential savings depend upon particular circumstances, but where the essential conditions of safety and practicability can be met I expect hospital authorities to have regard to the advantages of making up these fluids.