HC Deb 18 November 1919 vol 121 c790
25. Mr. SIDNEY ROBINSON

asked the Secretary of State for War whether it is intended to establish and maintain a military hospital in South Wales at Neath or elsewhere; and whether, before a decision is arrived at, consideration will be given to the fact that there is a school of medicine already existing at Cardiff which would be of great value to such hospital if situated in its neighbourhood?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of PENSIONS (Colonel Sir James Craig)

I have been asked to reply to this question. The Ministry of Pensions is opening a hospital at Neath almost immediately for the reception of disabled ex-Service men. Every effort has been made to establish a hospital in or near Cardiff, but it is found that no suitable accommodation is available.

Mr. ROBINSON

Is it the intention of the authorities to disband the hospital erected at Chepstow?

Sir J. CRAIG

I do not think so. But I am not prepared to answer the supplementary question. If the hon. Member can give me any information I shall be glad to consider it.