§ 19. Mr. Charles R. Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will take action to ensure that the Manchester City Council proceeds without delay in replacing the hazardous building serving mothers and children in the Newton Heath area of Manchester as a maternity and child welfare centre.
§ Mr. AlisonI understand that the Manchester City Council hopes to be able to replace this building, which it does not regard as hazardous, in the financial year 1974–75.
§ Mr. MorrisIs the hon. Gentleman aware that that reply is wholly unsatisfactory? Is he aware that expectant mothers in my constituency have been obliged to use this building, which they regard as drab, inadequate and positively hazardous, for far too long and consider that it ought to be replaced quickly and urgently?
§ Mr. AlisonThe city council disputes the allegation of hazard. It has a large number of claims on its resources. It will be providing four health centres and a clinic in this area in the programme covering the years 1971–72 and 1973–74.