§ 30. Mr. Crouchasked the Minister of Health, in view of the shortage of hospital beds for chronic cases, if he will 2434 reopen Alcester House, Shaftesbury, to relieve the situation in that area.
§ Mr. CrouchIs the Minister aware that during the last two years 75 per cent. of the interior of this hospital was redecorated, that during the last five years the nurses' quarters were rebuilt, and that it is now in such a condition that 85 beds could be immediately put in there?
§ Mr. BevanThis building is not suitable for the purpose. It is old and would cost £50,000 to repair. We do not propose to waste money on that building.
§ Mr. CrouchIn view of the unsatisfactory reply to my Question, I beg to give notice that I will raise the matter again at the earliest opportunity on the Adjournment.