§ 33. Mr. McInnesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware of the urgent need for additional maternity beds in Glasgow in advance of the projects now under construction; and what action he will take to meet this need.
§ Mr. GalbraithThese projects will provide 90 additional beds within a year, and a total addition of 200 by the end of 1964. New admission arrangements are being made so that existing hospitals will admit cases where the social need is greatest as well as all cases of medical need. The temporary diversion of beds from other uses is being considered by the regional board.
§ Mr. McInnesThe Minister is aware and does not deny that there is an acute shortage of maternity beds in Glasgow. Is he prepared, in conjunction with the Western Regional Hospital Board, to meet the Glasgow Corporation with his own Department to discuss this matter?
§ Mr. GalbraithMy noble Friend the Minister of State is arranging to do just that.