HC Deb 21 January 1954 vol 522 cc1173-4
7. Mr. Storey

asked the Minister of Health whether he has now come to a decision about the revised plans for a new occupational centre in Stretford for mental defectives.

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Health (Miss Patricia Hornsby-Smith)

Revised plans have been agreed and final estimates are awaited.

Mr. Storey

In view of the generally accepted opinion that the present accommodation is unsatisfactory, will my hon. Friend do her best to expedite the provision of new accommodation at the earliest possible moment?

Miss Hornsby-Smith

My hon. Friend will be aware that revised plans from the Council were not received until 7th December and the Minister's agreement went out on 29th December, which I do not consider undue delay. Now we are waiting for the estimates from them.

Mr. Storey

Thank you.