§ 55. Mr. Alec Jonesasked the Minister of Health if he will conduct an inquiry into the failure to recruit medical staff for the accident casualty services at the Llwynypia Hospital.
§ Mr. SnowI understand that the Welsh Hospital Board have engaged a locum medical assistant from 6th July, when the casualty service at the hospital will be restored. My right hon. Friend does not consider an inquiry is called for.
§ Mr. Alec JonesWould my hon. Friend not agree that even a temporary closure of this hospital entails a much longer journey by patients and is a matter of very great concern among my constituents? Would he further not agree that since this unit has closed on several occasions in the past this itself calls for an inquiry into these temporary closures?
§ Mr. SnowThese periodic closures at Llwynypia Hospital are a matter of regret, but it is a question of recruiting adequate staff. I can assure my hon. Friend that this matter receives constant attention.