§ 31. Mr. Edward Evansasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware of the dissatisfaction of the public and of local authorities at the position at the Red House Institution, Bulcamp, Suffolk, where projected improvements are delayed and the provision for sick persons is prejudiced by the lack of amenities available; and whether he will cause the Eastern Regional Hospital Board to examine the possibility of securing alternative accommodation and while this is being done to proceed with putting the Institution into a fit condition.
§ Mr. BevanI am aware that this is a most unsatisfactory building. The Board are already looking for alternatives, and I am asking them to consider urgently whether any immediate improvements can be made meanwhile.
§ Mr. GranvilleIn view of the repeated representations which I have made to the right hon. Gentleman on this Dickensian institution, about which he has already made inquiries, will he use his power as Minister to take effective action to provide alternative accommodation to enable the staff, upon whom no blame whatever falls, either the voluntary or professional staff, to carry out their duties satisfactorily?
§ Mr. BevanAlternative accommodation is not always easy to find. They are doing their best, and I will certainly give them all the help I can.