HC Deb 17 December 1962 vol 669 cc862-3
31. Mr. Baird

asked the Minister of Health if a limb fitting centre will be included in the reconstructed New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton.

Mr. Powell

This is still under consideration.

Mr. Baird

Does the right hon. Gentleman realise that if this centre is closed the poor people who use it—mostly cripples—will have to travel a journey of one hour each way to the otherwise nearest centre? Will he consult his right hon. Friend the Member for Wolverhampton, South-West (Mr. Powell) who must understand this problem, and see that representations are made to the effect that the present centre is retained in the new hospital?

Mr. Powell

It will be some time before a decision on this matter needs to be reached, but obviously I shall have the same considerations in mind as my honourable fellow burgess.