HC Deb 22 July 1954 vol 530 cc1548-9
5. Mr. Hayman

asked the Minister of Health what are the principal items of deferred expenditure on improvements to Barncoose Hospital, Cornwall; and when these improvements will be undertaken.

Mr. Iain Macleod

I would refer the hon. Member to my answer to his Question of 15th July.

Mr. Hayman

Is the Minister aware that in the better part of this hospital the aged who are acutely ill have to be manhandled up and down stone stairs because there is no lift and that in the poor part of the building these is no provision for heating in many rooms and dormitories other than portable paraffin stoves? Will he review this decision again and try to sanction the necessary capital expenditure?

Mr. Macleod

I am sorry to repeat this, but any review of this matter is a question for the regional hospital board. Barncoose was put high by the regional board in the list, but not high enough for me to take this as one of the first schemes within the amount of money available.

Mr. Hayman

As the Minister's reply is so unsatisfactory the regional board, acting as it did—

Mr. Speaker

Order.

Mr. Hayman

—I beg to give notice that I shall raise the matter on the Adjournment at a suitable opportunity.