HC Deb 01 December 1958 vol 596 c828
24. Mr. A. Henderson

asked the Minister of Health when he proposes to issue loan sanction for the construction of an infant welfare centre in the Tividale area of Rowley Regis.

Mr. R. Thompson

My right hon. and learned Friend will consider this sympathetically as soon as the Staffordshire County Council's preparations are further advanced.

Mr. Henderson

Is the Parliamentary Secretary aware that more than two years ago I was informed from the Government Front Bench that this scheme was being held up because of failure to obtain agreement on a site? That agreement was obtained some months ago, and, as this scheme has been under consideration for more than four years, is it not time that some action was taken by his Department?

Mr. Thompson

In a letter sent on the 26th of this month, the Staffordshire County Council was told that it was authorised to prepare working drawings so as to avoid delay when the invitation for tenders is authorised.