§ 7. Mr. G. Thomasasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that children in Cardiff needing operative treatment for their eyes have to wait as long as three years before being admitted to hospital; and what steps he is taking to deal with this problem.
§ Mr. CrookshankYes, Sir. I am informed that the Welsh Regional Hospital Board and the Board of Governors of the United Cardiff Hospitals are considering measures to increase the facilities available.
§ Mr. ThomasCan the Minister say whether it will be possible to allocate more beds for this type of case in the near rather than in the distant future?
§ Mr. CrookshankI do not know which future is involved, but plans are being considered for increasing the number of beds.
§ Mr. ThomasIt is very urgent.