§ 7. Mr. Adam Hunterasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if, in addition to providing more geriatric beds in Scotland, he will introduce an emergency scheme to allow certain old people, who suffer sudden and severe illness, to be admitted to hospital as soon as possible.
§ Mr. MillanIt is already well understood by hospital authorities that acutely ill patients should be admitted to hospital regardless of age.
§ Mr. HunterIs my hon. Friend aware that this does not happen in all cases? Does he appreciate that many local practitioners would approve of such a scheme suggested in my Question? Is he also aware that many geriatricians in the County of Fife would support a scheme if more hospital beds were provided?
§ Mr. MillanThese difficulties should not arise, and if they do in particular circumstances I am always very glad to look at them.