§ 44. Mr. Haymanasked the Minister of Health what provision is being made to accommodate the patients who would normally go to the Penventon Maternity Unit, Redruth, when that building must be vacated on 31st December, 1960.
§ Miss PittI understand that as a short-term measure, the regional hospital board proposes to provide additional beds by adapting accommodation at Barncoose Hospital.
§ Mr. HaymanCan the hon. Lady say when the building alterations at Barcoose Hospital will begin? There is less than six months now before the hospital management committee or regional board must give up the existing prefabricated unit which is requisitioned. Will the hon. Lady try to stimulate those responsible for getting on with the work at Barncoose so that the accommodation there is available on 31st December?
§ Miss PittI understand the position. It is because the requisitioning order ends that the alternative accommodation is needed. I am advised that work is expected to begin soon and that it is hoped to complete this temporary accommodation by the end of the year.