§ 4. Mr. Bairdasked the Minister of Health if he is satisfied that the number of hospital beds for maternity cases in Wolverhampton is adequate; and if he will make a statement on the steps he is taking to improve the situation.
§ The Minister of Health (Mr. Enoch Powell)No, Sir; plans are well advanced for a new maternity unit of 146 beds at New Cross. Meanwhile, 13 more beds were opened last year at the Women's Hospital, and additional delivery rooms will shortly be provided there.
§ Mr. Powell indicated assent.