§ 12. Mr. Dudley Williamsasked the Minister of Health how many wards of the Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, are closed due to the shortage of nursing staff.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodOne ward of twenty beds has not yet been brought into use because of shortage of nursing staff.
§ Mr. WilliamsWhile thanking my right hon. Friend for that reply, may I ask him whether he will restrict any further building of hospitals in Bristol in view of the shortage of nursing staff, especially when there are greater demands for hospital accommodation in other parts of the south-west region, such as in Exeter, where they can get the nurses?
§ Mr. MacleodThis seems to be a private war between Bristol and Exeter in which I am neutral.