asked the Minster for Health if medical ailments diagnosed at national school inspections by the MOH or Assistant MOH are open to free medical treatment at the expense of the local authority irrespective of the income and valuation of property of the parents.

Out-patient specialist treatment is provided, free of charge, for all children in respect of defects noticed at school health examinations. In-patient hospital treatment is provided, free of charge, for all children other than those whose parents are in the higher income group.